Irish Doodle — breed guide
Irish Setter crossed with a Standard Poodle — a tall, red, extremely bouncy doodle that needs real daily running, not a walk round the block.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 18–32 kg (40–71 lb)
- Life span
- 10–13 years
- Coat
- Wavy to curly red coat; low to moderate shedding
Living with a Irish Doodle
- Very high energy — built for work and long days out.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Light shedding.
- Quick to learn.
- Quiet.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Handles cold well.
Temperament
Sweet · Goofy · Energetic · Sensitive
Health to watch
- Hip dysplasia
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Bloat (GDV)
- Epilepsy
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Irish Doodle good with kids?
Generally yes. Irish Doodles are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Irish Doodle good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Irish Doodle need?
Hours — this breed needs a job or a long day out.
Can a Irish Doodle handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Irish Doodle's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.