The Irish Doodle is a cross between two hunting dogs, the German Retrieving Poodle, and the elegant red field hunting Irish Setter.
The History of the German Retrieving Poodle:
- Bred to retrieve waterfowl for hunters
- Evolved to be more of a companion animal
The History of the Irish Setter:
- Bred in Ireland in the 1700's
- Used as a field hunting dog
- The desired deep red color became the ideal in 1800's
- Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878