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 Tibetan Spaltese 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

Active
Playful
Aloof
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Assertive
Easygoing
Willful

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

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

Irish Setter, Poodle

Maltese, Tibetan Spaniel

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

Late 20th Century

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

Sable
Red
Fawn
Cream
White
Black

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Tibetan Spalteses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

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 Tibetan Spaltese can have a litter of 3-6 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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Hydrocephalus
Obesity
Portosystemic Shunt

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

Eye Examination
Dental Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing

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

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

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.

Tibetan Spalteses are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Tibetan Spaltese dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Tibetan Spaltese, 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 Tibetan Spalteses usually need at least 30 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 Tibetan Spaltese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Scissors
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 4-15 pound (2 - 7 kg) Tibetan Spaltese 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 Tibetan Spaltese is somewhere $0.40 - $0.60 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 Tibetan Spaltese is between $21 - $28. This makes an average of $252 - $336 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.

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.

Tibetan Spalteses 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.

Tibetan Spalteses are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Irish Doodles are highly friendly around strangers.

Tibetan Spalteses 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.

Tibetan Spalteses 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.

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