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 Italian Greyhuahua 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

Agile
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Quick
Devoted
Lively
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

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

Italian Greyhuahuas shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Avoid Italian Greyhuahuas as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Irish Setter, Poodle

Chihuahua and Italian Greyhound

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.

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

Brindle
Sable
Pied
White
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Brown
Gray
Black

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Italian Greyhuahuas have medium-length 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.

An Italian Greyhuahua can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Italian Greyhuahuas 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
Tracheal Collapse
Molera
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Test

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

Italian Greyhuahuas are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Irish Doodle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Italian Greyhuahua has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Italian Greyhuahuas 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.

Italian Greyhuahuas 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.

Italian Greyhuahuas 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

Road trip, Fetch, Run, Playdate, Dog Parks, Watching tv, Tug-of-war, Dancing, Walk, Movies, Playing fetch, Cuddles, Tug of war, Running, Walking, Racing, Laser, Blanket hog, Eating Ice, Car rides, Playing Soccer, Eating icecubes, Walks, Barking, Toys, Swimming, Hugging, Hide and seek, Snuggle time, Snuggling

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 Italian Greyhuahua, 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 Italian Greyhuahuas 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 Italian Greyhuahua 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.

Italian Greyhuahua 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

Pin Brush
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 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Italian Greyhuahua 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 an Italian Greyhuahua 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 an Italian Greyhuahua is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Italian Greyhuahua 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.

The Italian Greyhuahua is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Italian Greyhuahuas are not suitable for children.

Irish Doodles are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Italian Greyhuahuas are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Italian Greyhuahuas are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Irish Doodles are highly friendly around strangers.

Italian Greyhuahuas are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Italian Greyhuahuas 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.

Italian Greyhuahuas are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.