While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Irish Doodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Bloodhound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Instinctual

Affectionate
Gentle
Independent
Outright
Tempered
Stubborn

Irish Doodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Bloodhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Irish Doodles are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Bloodhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

Europe

Irish Setter, Poodle

flemish hound, talbot hound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

middle ages

Brown

Hazel
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Bloodhounds have short coats.

Wavy

Straight

An Irish Doodle can have a litter of 7-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bloodhound can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Irish Doodles are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Bloodhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Irish Doodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Bloodhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Cherry Eye
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Bone And Joint Problems
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays

Irish Doodles' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Bloodhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Irish Doodles need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Bloodhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Irish Doodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Bloodhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Irish Doodle dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Bloodhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Running, Brain training, Frisbee, Walk, Fetch, Rain, Run, Playing, Hiking, Swimming, Cuddling, Walking, Hide & Seek, Doggie Day Camp, Dog Parks, Jog, Swim, Walks, Tug of war, Naptime

Snack time, Walk, Petting, Sniffing, Not walking, Eating treats, Walking, Cuddle, Hide & Seek

Irish Doodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Bloodhounds are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Doodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bloodhound, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Doodles usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Bloodhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Irish Doodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Bloodhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Irish Doodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Bloodhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Irish Doodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Bloodhound is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Doodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bloodhound is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Irish Doodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Bloodhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

The Irish Doodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Bloodhounds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.