
Danica Bannasch
Associate dean of research and professor at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine specializing in dog genetics and veterinary science, offering insights on breeding, genetics, and health.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 52min
How the Labradoodle Unleashed An Industry
Laurie Routhier, CEO of Muttville, brings shelter and adoption perspective. Danica Bannasch, UC Davis veterinary geneticist, explains breeding and coat genetics. John Seabrook, New Yorker staff writer, traces the cultural rise of doodles. They discuss how the labradoodle began, why doodles became a craze, ethical breeding versus mills, grooming and coat unpredictability, and adoption versus buying.


