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Goldendoodles are a mix of two of the most affectionate, friendly breeds: Golden Retrievers and Poodles. They adore being around people and crave companionship. Their personalities and coats range depending on their genes, but you can count on these cute canines to be your best friend to the end. Full-grown, they typically weigh 50-90 pounds and stand 20-24 inches tall.

Goldendoodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. Goldendoodles are the quintessential family dog. They’re eager to please and get along well with children, other animals, and strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Goldendoodle requires an average amount of exercise. Most enjoy swimming, daily walks, and playtime. With Golden Retriever in their genes, these dogs do well at games that involve retrieving, like fetch and Frisbee. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Goldendoodle’s coat is a cross between the Golden Retriever and Poodle coat, having fine hair that can be curly or straight. Depending on the Poodle influence, Goldendoodles can come in a wide variety of colors, including white, tan, chocolate, black, red, silver, or a mix. They may shed very little or a bit more based on whether their Poodle side or Golden Retriever side is stronger. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Goldendoodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Goldendoodles are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. These pups are social and love being around people, so they do best with families that are home a lot. Because of their craving for companionship, Goldendoodles should always live inside and never been banned to the backyard. They are fairly easy to train.

Irish Setters are beautiful red dogs who have the stereotypical fiery red-headed personality. They are fun, loyal, and loving, yet have a reputation for wanting things their own way. You’ll always have an energetic friend who’s up for adventure if you choose an Irish Setter. Full-grown, they typically weigh 60-70 pounds and stand 25-27 inches tall.

Irish Setters are generally excellent with children of all ages. They get along fine with cats and other dogs, especially if they were raised around them. Irish Setters love children but sometimes get too excited and play a little too rough with toddlers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Plan on giving an Irish Setter about an hour of exercise every day. Many Irish Setters are bred for hunting and they’ll all enjoy a trip out to the field. Otherwise, a long hike, a jog, or a trip to the dog park will help your Irish Setter burn off their well-stocked supply of energy. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Irish Setters have beautiful, medium-length coats with wispy feathering on their ears, chest, underside, legs, and tail. You’ll need to brush the hair 2-3 times per week to keep them tangle free and looking their best. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Irish Setters are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Irish Setters do best when they have easy access to a large area to play yet can still live inside with people. They are fairly easy to train.