Unfortunately, the Dusky is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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.

Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Clever

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Instinctual

Duskys are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

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Siberian Husky, Dachshund

Irish Setter, Poodle

Blue
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Cream
Blue
White
Silver
Sable
Gray

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

Duskys have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Wiry

Wavy

A Dusky can have a litter of 4-8 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 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart Disease
Urinary Stones

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

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

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

Fetch

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

Duskys are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Dusky, it's at least 9 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 Irish Doodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Duskys 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.

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.

The Dusky requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Irish Doodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Dusky 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

Ideally, Irish Doodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper

The average cost of a Dusky is somewhere $1.40 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Irish Doodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

Duskys have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Duskys are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

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

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

Duskys are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Irish Doodles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

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

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.