Why Choose an Arrow Valley Doodle?

Our goal is to raise healthy, happy, and well socialized puppies that are started with some training prior to being brought home. We do this by allowing our 4 children to be involved with all aspects of care and play. We also keep the puppies right in our home, so they are accustomed to everyday life experiences. We begin training on day 3 of life by using early neurological stimulation (ENS) exercises. At week 4, when the puppies are ready to be weaned, we start with potty pad training with the goal of making complete potty training easier once your pup is at home.

About Irish Doodles

The Irish Doodle is a hybrid dog and it is a cross between an Irish Setter and the Poodle (standard or miniature poodle). The Irish Doodle usually inherits the light-hearted, friendly nature of the Irish Setter and the non-shedding coat of the Poodle. Characterized by loyalty and devotion, Irish Doodles make for excellent family dogs.

Standard Irish Doodles are medium to large-sized dogs, with a height that can reach up to 24 inches, and weight ranging between 50 and 70 pounds.

Miniature Irish Doodles are small to medium-sized dogs, with a height usually ranging from 15-17 inches, and weight ranging between 25-40lbs.

Irish Doodles are moderately active dogs, requiring regular walks and exercise. Irish Doodles are very receptive to training techniques and once trained, can get along great with kids, families, and other pets. They can make for excellent watchdogs, with native intelligence and a strong devotion to its owner.

Irish Doodle Variations

Irish Doodles vary, most often, in terms of size and coat texture. It is best to consult a breeder if you want your Doodle to have a certain "look". They can tell you the basic differences in these qualities that each generation brings. F1 is the result of crossing a purebred Poodle (size varies) with a Purebred Irish Setter. An F2 sees two F1 Irish Doodles being bred together. F1B's and F2B's result from that generation of Irish Doodle being "back-crossed" with one of the original parent breeds (Poodle or Irish Setter) depending upon which traits the breeder wishes to strengthen. Our puppies are F1b back crossed to a standard poodle so they are 75% Poodle and 25% Irish Setter. 

Poodle x Irish Setter mixes will have a shaggy, wavy coat, however, depending upon the proportions of coat genes inherited, some will be curlier than others.

Irish Doodle Temperment

Irish Doodles are good-looking, decent, pleasant dogs with excellent intelligence. They are often described as dedicated, amiable, and self-assured dogs. Irish Doodles like to please the pack leader/family. Because the Poodle was often used as a circus dog, Irish Doodles may inherit this quality and may be amusing and clown-like with its funny instincts. They are naturally easy to clean and easy to house train.

Irish Doodles with Children and Other Pets

Well-socialized Irish Doodles are good with children. They are a suitable breed for kids and are known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. Playtime with children should always be supervised.

A well-socialized Irish Doodle is agreeable with other pets. It is important to socialize them with other breeds while at a young age to help improve its interactions with other breeds.

Our Irish Doodle "Honey" has been the best family dog with our young children!