John Seabrook
Staff writer at The New Yorker and author of the article 'How Doodles Became the Dog Du Jour,' providing cultural and historical perspective on the doodle phenomenon.
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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.
