Irish Doodles
In a strenuous effort to achieve a true and lasting red in our doodle pups we introduced our Irish Doodles! We are stunned with the beauty, charm and calm temperaments of our Irish puppies.
The energetic homebody.
The Irish Setter is a more energetic dog, but when combined with the Poodle, the puppies settle down a great deal. However, I recommend these dogs for almost everyone! They are very similar to the goldendoodle in personality as they are very loyal and social and get along with everyone. They are more non-shed in the 50/50 cross than the golden so have a better allergy tolerance at first crossing. They are leaner, leggier dogs with a graceful gate and a willowy build as both parents are slender dogs. They will be perfect for the person wanting a devoted running companion, as well as a therapy dog (Setters have been used for this purpose for years) and make fabulous family pets for people of all ages, even to the very young!
Both breeds, the poodle and the setter, are very family oriented and good with children. The Irish can be wanderers like the Golden Retriever but the Poodle is a 'homebody' that stays close to his family even when the opportunity is available. The mix balances both sides very well like it does in the Goldendoodle.
The Irish is also a lighter shedder than the Golden Retriever so the first generation cross produces little to no shedding and a very winsome 'shaggy' coat.
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The Story.
In a strenuous effort to achieve a true red in our doodle pups we introduced our Irish Doodles in 2012. We were the first to pioneer the breed with any success. We are very proud of our beautiful Irish pups and they are all major head turners.
We began with two exceptional dogs that we raised to be the first parents to see if there was any interest. Maggie, a stunning deep mahogany AKC Irish Setter and Mac, a beautiful red Standard Poodle produced our first litter in April, 2012.
We were so stunned with the beauty, charm and calm temperaments of our Irish puppies that we knew this line was a keeper. Since that time, we have added many Irish Setter moms to pair with our red poodle boys. Down the line we added the f1b Irish for those who just love the curlier coat and for those who have extreme allergy issues. Later, we added the Irish Red and Whites for a more petite line which we have paired with our moyen stud for smaller more medium size Irish. This line does have the higher energy and is recommended for active families and couples who are looking for a great running companion! They produce beautiful reds with white markings and whites with red spots, like their moms. These are truly unique and another Mckenzie first!
Finally, I would be remiss if I did not add that they are also very hard to hold a red coat with :( In spite of our moms being deep mahogany red, the fading genes of the poodle will cause the coat to lighten in most cases. The Setter darkens as it ages and the poodle lightens but it is impossible to say which way any given pup will go. We do not want anyone to be disappointed or to feel deceived so we want to make sure you are aware of this tendency before purchasing. In the face of this happening frequently to our pups as they age, they remain the most popular of our breeds as they are very winsome and have personalities that make it all worthwhile ;)