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 Posavac Hound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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

Posavac Hounds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

Croatia

Irish Setter, Poodle

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15th Century

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

Red
Fawn
Isabella

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Posavac Hounds 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 Posavac Hound can have a litter of 12-14 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

Ear Examination
Blood Tests and Analysis
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Echocardiogram

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

Posavac Hounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Walk play

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 Posavac Hound, it's at least 14 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 Posavac Hounds 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 Posavac Hound 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.

Posavac Hound 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

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 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Posavac Hound feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

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

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

Posavac Hounds are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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.

Posavac Hounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.