Unfortunately, the Shibadox 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
Confident
Devoted
Lively
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Clever
Charming

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

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

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

United States

United States

Shiba Inu, Dachshund

Irish Setter, Poodle

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Fawn
Sable
White

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

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

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Shibadox 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.

Hip Dysplasia
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Bladder Stones
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Thyroid Panel
DNA for VWD

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

Shibadox 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.

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

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

Shibadoxs 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 Shibadox, it's at least 7 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 Shibadoxs 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.

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 Shibadox has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Shibadox 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
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Shibadox 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.

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.

The average cost of a Shibadox is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Shibadox is between $42 - $49. This makes an average of $504 - $588 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 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.

Shibadoxs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Irish Doodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Shibadoxs 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.

Shibadoxs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Shibadoxs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

Shibadoxs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Irish Doodles are highly friendly around strangers.

Shibadoxs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Shibadoxs 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.