Irish Doodles are a man-made dog hybrid created by crossing the Poodle with the Irish Water Spaniel. Irish Doodles get their quirky, endearing traits from a potpourri of their parents’ DNA. It’s a lively, entertaining, and smart breed. The people they care about, however, can expect a lot of affection from them. Irish Doodles are hypoallergenic and shed very little because they inherit the Poodle’s non-shedding coat.
Because of their friendly nature, Irish Doodles often make wonderful pets for homes with children. This breed takes after both of its parents in being great with kids. Inherited characteristics from each parent can cause a slight range in adult size. Miniature Poodles and Irish Setters have been bred to create a new breed called Mini Irish Doodles. Irish Setters are also known as Setterdoodles, Setterpoos, Irish Poodles, and Irish Doodles.
Mini Irish doodles are more expensive than regular Irish doodles by an average of $500 to $700. Mini Irish doodles are only about 12-15 inches tall on average, but they have the same cheerful, intelligent demeanor as full-grown Irish doodles.
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Temperament
Irish Doodles are known for their devotion to their owners and their adoring nature toward children. This hybrid breed is intelligent and eager to please its human companions, making it a possible training success story. As a result of their friendly nature and gentle demeanor, Irish Poo Setters make great pets for homes with kids of all ages. They have the potential to be incredibly patient and affectionate with kids, as well as entertaining playmates.
A wonderful companion dog, this breed suffers from separation anxiety when left alone for extended periods. This dog breed is more likely to suffer from separation anxiety, leading to destructive or otherwise undesirable behavior.
Feeding
Grain-free food is recommended for Irish Doodles because they are prone to bloat, which can be fatal. Also, kibble dog food may not be the best option, as it can swell when exposed to moisture.
The nutritional requirements of standard Irish Doodles and mini Irish Doodles will differ. Dogs of the Standard size should be fed a large breed food, while those of the Mini size should be given food designed for smaller dogs. Select a high-quality diet, and remember that the ideal amount of food to feed your dog will vary depending on his or her age, activity level, metabolism, and other factors.
If you have questions about how much dog food your dog should be getting, you should talk to your vet. Give your Irish Setterpoo half of its daily ration in the morning and the other half in the evening. This can lessen the likelihood of obesity and bloat in an Irish Doodle, especially a Standard Doodle.
Puppies of all breeds, including Irish Doodle Setters, need nutritious diets. Because of their diminutive stomachs, puppies can only consume moderate amounts of food at one sitting. Before your puppy reaches six months of age, you should switch to feeding them three to four smaller meals per day. Then, at around six months old, you can reduce their intake to twice a day.
Grooming
An Irish Doodle’s coat inherits the low shedding characteristics of the Poodle from which it was developed. Their hair can have a wavy or curly texture, with the latter shedding less than the former. Their non-shedding coat requires more frequent brushing to prevent matting and tangling than that of shedding coats. Brushing your dog daily will help maintain a healthy, shiny coat. If the hair on your Irish Poo Setters ever gets too long, you may need to trim it. In particular, if you let your ear hairs grow too long, dirt can accumulate and cause an infection.
Similarly, you should brush your dog’s teeth a few times a week to avoid any dental problems. If the dog’s nails grow too long, they can become painful and should be trimmed.
Training and exercise
Training an Irish Doodle requires little time and effort. A lot of drill and practice is going to be required before they can learn new commands and actually remember them. As a corollary, starting your dog’s education while he’s still a young pup can yield better results later on. If this is your first dog of this breed, you might benefit from taking an obedience class with a more seasoned instructor. Due to their high level of intelligence and eagerness to please, these dogs often learn new tricks more quickly than other breeds.
You should also begin exposing your Setterdoodle to new people and environments at a young age. Expose your dog to new environments, people, and canine companions by taking them with you. Doing so will help them develop a better sense of composure as adults by teaching them what is expected of them in various settings. While itching to take your new puppy everywhere, you should hold off until they’ve had all of their vaccinations.
As a descendant of the working Irish Setter, the Irish Doodle shares many of its ancestor’s energetic traits. Because of its high level of activity, this breed requires daily walks or runs. Do not forget to schedule in plenty of time for your dog to run around in a secure yard or on leash, and to take him or her on long walks. You can provide more exercise by playing with him or her, either indoors or out. When your dog has excess energy, they’ll be able to burn it off playing with one of the many toys you should keep around the house.
