Mini Irish Doodle Guide: Size, Price, Temperament & More

The Mini Irish Doodle (AKA Mini Irish Settlerpoo, Mini Irish Poo Settler or Mini Irish Settlerdoodle) is a cross breed between an Irish Settler and a Miniature Poodle. As a cross breed dog, Irish Doodles can come in many different sizes including Miniature! Their friendly, affectionate and playful nature paired with their small size makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

If you are interested in Mini Irish Doodles keep reading this article to find out the answers to all your questions about this dog breed!

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What Is A Mini Irish Doodle?

A Mini Irish Doodle is a cross between an Irish Settler and a Miniature Poodle. They are the smallest Irish Doodle size. The most distinctive feature of the Miniature Irish Doodle breed is their deep red coat. Unlike other Poodle mixes, there are only three coat colors this breed comes in including red, apricot and black. Overall, Mini Irish Doodles are a loyal, affectionate, intelligent and also sensitive dog breed that loves spending time with their family unit whether that is snuggling on the couch or participating in vigorous exercise.

What Does A Mini Irish Doodle Look Like?

Mini Irish Doodles look a lot like other Poodle mix breeds however they have a distinctive red coat. They have rectangular shaped faces with long floppy ears, dark brown button eyes and dark brown or black noses. Mini Irish Doodles are smaller than a Standard Irish Doodle and have wavy or curly fur depending on the generation. Cross-back generations of Mini Irish Doodle e.g. F1b, F1bb or F2b Mini Irish Doodles often look more like Poodles as they are generally taller, leaner and have curlier coats.

Mini Irish Doodle Characteristics

Mini Irish Doodle Characteristics
Size	12 to 17 inches (30.5cm to 43.2cm) tall at the shoulder.
Weight	25 to 35 pounds (11.3kg to 15.9kg).
Temperament	Affectionate, intelligent, sensitive.
Activity Levels	Moderate to high.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	10 to 15 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Mini Irish Doodle Size

How Big Is A Mini Irish Doodle?

Mini Irish Doodles get to a height of 12 to 17 inches (30.5cm to 43.2cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 25 and 35 pounds (11.3kg to 15.9kg). They are slightly shorter and lighter than a Standard Irish Doodle.

When Do Mini Irish Doodles Stop Growing?

Mini Irish Doodles stop growing between 11 and 13 months of age. They are usually their full adult height between 10 and 11 months and for the remaining months of growth fill out and gain muscle mass. Mini Irish Doodles stop growing at a younger age than Standard Irish Doodles as they are smaller.

Mini Irish Doodle Price

How Much Do Mini Irish Doodles Cost?

On average, Mini Irish Doodles cost between $2500USD and $4500USD. They are more expensive than Standard Irish Doodles as they are the miniature version of the breed. Smaller dogs are generally more expensive as they are trending at the moment and are in high demand.

Mini Irish Doodle Temperament

Mini Irish Doodles have an affectionate, loyal and sensitive temperament. They make a great addition to families as they are very in tune with everyone’s feelings, are eager to please and are also very affectionate. Mini Irish Doodles are very intelligent, inheriting their smarts from the Poodle and the Irish Settler, which makes them quite easy to train. They are also quite a high energy dog s needs plenty of exercise each day whether that is running, a game of fetch, walking or hiking. Mini Irish Doodles are also often described as being quite cheeky so they are really fun to be around.

Mini Irish Doodle Lifespan

How Long Do Mini Irish Doodles Live?

On average, Mini Irish Doodles live for 10 to 15 years. They have the longest lifespan out of all Irish Doodle sizes as they are the smallest. The general rule is that smaller dogs live longer than large breeds as they age at a slower rate.

That being said, genetics, diet, lifestyle and exercise greatly impacts upon the lifespan of a Mini Irish Doodle. If you want to give your Mini Irish Doodle the best chance of living a long life make sure to feed them a healthy diet and also give them lots of exercise each day.

Are Mini Irish Doodles Hypoallergenic?

Mini Irish Doodles are hypoallergenic as they do not drop much dander when they shed. Dander (fine particles of dead skin) is what most people are allergic to when it comes to dogs. Mini Irish Doodles inherit their hypoallergenic nature from the Miniature Poodle. Irish Settlers are not hypoallergenic so one of the reasons why this cross breed was made in the first case was to make a breed that was hypoallergenic but still had characteristics of an Irish Settler.

Mini Irish Doodles that have a higher percentage of Poodle genes such as the F1b Mini Irish Doodle are considered to be more hypoallergenic than the first generation of the breed.

Do Mini Irish Doodles Shed?

Mini Irish Doodles are classified as a non to low shedding breed. They only drop a few hairs here and there and do not go through seasonal shedding like other breeds. This is not surprising considering the Miniature Poodle is a light shedding breed as well.

It is important to realise that there is no such thing as a totally non-shedding dog and that Irish Doodles along with other poodle mixes are the closest to this definition.

Mini Irish Doodle Generations

F1 Mini Irish Doodle

An F1 Mini Irish Doodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Irish Settler with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 50% Irish Settler and 50% Miniature Poodle.

F1b Mini Irish Doodle

An F1b Mini Irish Doodle is the first cross-back generation created by crossing an F1 Mini Irish Doodle with a purebred Miniature Poodle. They are 25% Irish Settler and 75% Miniature Poodle. F1b Mini Irish Doodles usually have curlier coats than F1 Mini Irish Doodles and are also more hypoallergenic.

F2 Mini Irish Doodle

An F2 Mini Irish Doodle is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Mini Irish Doodle with another F1 Mini Irish Doodle. They are 50% Irish Settler and 50% Miniature Poodle.

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Mini Irish Doodle Coat Colors

Red Mini Irish Doodle

Red is the most common Mini Irish Doodle coat color. It is usually a very deep red that has rusty undertones. Red Mini Irish Doodles have dark brown or black eyes and dark brown or black noses. They inherit this coat color from the Irish Settler or a Red Poodle.

Apricot Mini Irish Doodle

Apricot Mini Irish Doodles have a slightly lighter red toned coated than Red Mini Irish Doodles. The coat is more of a caramel color with peachy undertones. Apricot Mini Irish Doodles have black noses and dark brown or black eyes.

Black Mini Irish Doodle

While red and apricot are the most common Irish Doodle coat colors, Irish Doodles can also come in black however this is very rare. Not many breeders produce Black Mini Irish Doodles as Irish Doodles are known for their distinctive red coats which is what most people want. Every now and then a Mini Irish Doodle with a black coat will pop up in a litter.

Mini Irish Doodle Grooming

Mini Irish Doodles need to be groomed every 8 to 12 weeks. If you prefer that your Mini Irish Doodle has a shorter coat at all times they need to be groomed every 8 to 10 weeks. If you prefer a longer coat, they can be groomed every 10 to 12 weeks. This can be done at a professional groomer or you can learn how to cut your dog’s hair at home from watching YouTube videos and investing in a dog grooming kit.

Mini Irish Doodle Haircuts

There are many different haircuts that you can give your Mini Irish Doodle. Some popular ones include:

Teddy Bear Cut
Puppy Cut
Poodle Cut
Lamb Cut
Summer Cut

Mini Irish Doodle Energy Level

Mini Irish Doodles have a moderate to high energy level as they are an energetic and athletic dog. They have slightly lower energy levels than the Standard Irish Doodle but still require around 60 minutes of vigorous exercise per day to stay happy and healthy. If you are thinking about getting a Mini Irish Doodle it’s important to realise that you are going to have a large commitment to exercise each day. Mini Irish Doodles enjoy going on walks, hikes, running and playing games. Mental exercise is also required so they don’t get bored and destructive.

Mini Irish Doodle Training

Mini Irish Doodles respond best to positive reinforcement and reward based training. They are quite an intelligent breed so they respond very well to training. You should start teaching your Mini Irish Doodle basic commands such as their name, sit, stay and come from the moment they arrive home. You can then progress to more difficult tricks and commands.

When training your dog it is important to use positive reinforcement techniques as dogs repeat good behavior when it is followed by a reward such as a treat or their favorite toy. Clicker training is another type of positive reinforcement training that is a good method for learning new tricks. You use a clicker device so your dog can associate a new behavior with a click and then a reward.

Mini Irish Doodle Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Mini Irish Doodles are a low shedding and hypoallergenic dog breed.	Mini Irish Doodles are a high energy dog and require lots of exercise each day.
Mini Irish Doodles are very intelligent and easy to train.	Mini Irish Doodles are more expensive than Standard Irish Doodles.
Mini Irish Doodles are very friendly and sociable.	Mini Irish Doodles can suffer from separation anxiety.

Irish Doodle vs Mini Irish Doodle

The main difference between an Irish Doodle and a Mini Irish Doodle is size. Mini Irish Doodles are one size smaller than Standard Irish Doodles. Mini Irish Doodles get to 12 to 17 inches (30.5cm to 43.2cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh 25 to 35 pounds (11.3kg to 15.9kg) while Standard Irish Doodles get to 22 to 26 inches (55.9cm to 66.1cm) tall at the shoulder and weigh between 40 and 75 pounds (18.1kg to 34.0kg).