The Irish Doodle is a cross between a Poodle and an Irish Setter. The Poodle breed is completely non-shedding and the Irish Setter is low shedding. Thus the benefit of an F1 Irish doodle is that the breed cross produces dogs that are virtually non-shedding in comparison to an F1 Goldendoodle. As a result, the F1 Irishdoodle are an allergy friendly option for families who love the wavy, teddy-bear style look for the F1 Goldendoodle, but require a very low - non-shedding dog.

When bred for F1B (second generation), Irish Doodles are wavy- very curly, and are also virtually non shedding.

Because both the Poodle & Irish Setter are long and lean in build, a Standard Irish Doodle (45-65 lbs) will be fluffy, often deep red in colour, with beautiful bone structure and floating movement. Theyare athletic and agile dogs, who love running, swimming, and all sorts of outdoor activities. Needing a minimum of 45 mins of exercise per day, Stadard Irishdoodles are a match for families who love to get outside!

Miniature Irish Doodles are bred for the same beautiful colour and keen intelligence, but they grow to be smaller (35 lbs and under) and require more time and attention than their Standard sized cousins. They too enjoy walks and outdoor activity, but don’t require quite as much as a Standard sized doodle.

As puppies, all doodles with be more energetic during their first 18-24 months of life. As with most dogs, they will settle into routine as they age and after they are spayed or neutered. Love, time, patience and puppy school is always recommended!