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 Boston Huahua 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

Playful
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive

United States

United States

Irish Setter, Poodle

Chihuahua, Boston Terrier

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®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

White
Cream
Black

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Boston Huahuas have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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 Boston Huahua can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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

Boston Huahuas typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Patellar Luxation
Heart Problems such as Pulmonic Stenosis

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Allergies

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
Angiocardiography or Radiography Imagery

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

Boston Huahuas are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Boston Huahuas need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Boston Huahuas have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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

Boston Huahuas bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Tug-of-war, Walk, Walking, Playing, Sleeping, Eating Snacks, Cuddling, Eating, Walks, Playing in yard, Napping, Hikes, Playing catch, Socializing, Photography, Car rides, Snuggling, Run, Playdate, Window watching, Sun bathing, Fetch

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.

Boston Huahuas 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 Boston Huahua, it's at least 6 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 Boston Huahuas 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 Boston Huahua is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Boston Huahua 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Irish Doodle feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 8-25 pound (4 - 11 kg) Boston Huahua feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Boston Huahua is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Boston Huahua is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 Doodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Boston Huahua has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

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

Boston Huahuas make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Irish Doodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Boston Huahuas have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Irish Doodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Boston Huahuas are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Irish Doodles are highly friendly around strangers.

Boston Huahuas are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Irish Doodles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Boston Huahuas have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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.

Boston Huahuas are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.