Mental Floss

The Man Who ‘Invented’ the Labradoodle Called the Dog Crossbreed His Biggest Regret

Many inventors regret their most famous inventions: The scientists behind the atomic bomb, the creator of the AK-47, and, as he revealed in a 2019 interview, the dog breeder behind the Labradoodle. “I ...
KUTV

Man who bred first Labradoodle says he created a 'Frankenstein's monster'

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) -- The man who bred the very first Labradoodle says he now regrets creating the famous crossbreed. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National, the ...
The Hill

Creator of labradoodle says dog breed is ‘life’s regret’: I created ‘a Frankenstein monster’

The creator of the Labradoodle crossbreed said making the Labrador retriever-poodle mix is his “life’s regret,” and that he set loose “a Frankenstein monster.” Wally Conron, 90, who first bred the mix ...
Monsters and Critics

Labradoodles and Rottie-Poos: Where did they come from and which celebrities own them?

Labradoodles are Labrador Retriever-Poodle crossbreed dogs. Pic credit: Mrs. Ginger and her Dog!/YouTube Wally Conron is the creator of Labradoodle crossbreed dogs. However, during an Australian ABC ...
News9

Labradoodle Creator Calls The Breed His ‘Life’s Regret’

You may love your adorable pet labradoodle, but the crossbreed’s creator has likened the dog to “Frankenstein’s monster.” On a recent Australian podcast, he called the creation his “life’s regret.” ...