Unfortunately, the Boston Boxer 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
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Aggressive
Fearless
Brave
Bright

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

Boston Boxers 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

Boxer, Boston Terrier

Irish Setter, Poodle

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brindle
Fawn
Black
White

Black
Blue
Brown
Cream
Silver
Red
Gray

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

Irish Doodles are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

A Boston Boxer can have a litter of 2-10 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.

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.

Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Stenotic Nares
Patellar Luxation
Distichiasis
Deafness
Cataracts

Epilepsy
Color Dilution Alopecia
Skin Diseases and Disorders

Cardiac
Biopsy
Orthopedic
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Ophthalmic
Rectal Exam
Fecal Analysis

X-Rays
Cutaneous cytology
Eye Examinations
Trichogram

Play, Hike, Swim, Run, Playing outside, Playing tug, Snuggling

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Boston Boxer, it's at least 8 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 Boston Boxers 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 Boston Boxer is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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

Boston Boxer 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
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Boston Boxers 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.

Boston Boxers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Boston Boxers 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.

Boston Boxers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Irish Doodles are highly friendly around strangers.

Boston Boxers 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.

Boston Boxers 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.