As far as it being said that there's no need for a new breed, think about all the breeds in existence now that wouldn't be here if they only bred them for "a need". Almost all purebreds that we know today are simply a regulated mix of other existing breeds. It's just like any other generation gap, though. Every generation thinks the new one is doing something untasteful or unneccesary, it's just an ongoing cycle. Heck, even the breed of cat I have was originally started in the 70's, and, I'm sure a lot of people then and now think it was not necessary and inappropriate even, but, I'm sure glad they didn't stop breeding the Bengal, cuz I love my little kitty. I do think if they continue to develop this breed of a mix between a labrador and a poodle, they need to think of a different name, and, not a cross between lab and poodle, cuz labradoodle is just goofy. :P