Guide on Deciding Betweeen the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel.

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Bordoodle Versus Irish Water Spaniel: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Bordoodle and for the Irish Water Spaniel. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Bordoodle or the Irish Water Spaniel.

Bordoodle versus Irish Water Spaniel: Overview

Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are similar in size. The Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Bordoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Irish Water Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Bordoodle versus Irish Water Spaniel: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Bordoodle to the Irish Water Spaniel based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel

Factor Bordoodle Irish Water Spaniel
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Height 12 to 22 inches 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Weight 30 to 60 pounds 45 to 65 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $1890 No Data
Price Range $1200 – $2363 No Data
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 24 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Bordoodle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Irish Water Spaniel. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Bordoodle is 92 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Irish Water Spaniel is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Bordoodle is a better pet than the Irish Water Spaniel. So, you should get the Bordoodle!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel

    Below is a list of where the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are most different:

    • Bordoodles are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Irish Water Spaniels are very friendly towards strangers.
    • Bordoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Irish Water Spaniels have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.

    The Similarities Between the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel

    The Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are most similar:

    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel can tolerate cold weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel can tolerate hot weather.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are very easy to groom.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are very easy to train.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are very playful.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel are highly intelligent.

    Size Comparison of Bordoodle versus Irish Water Spaniel

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel.

    Bordoodles weigh 30 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Bordoodles are 12 to 22 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Irish Water Spaniels weigh 45 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Irish Water Spaniels are 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Bordoodle versus Irish Water Spaniel

    The lifespan of Bordoodles is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Bordoodles is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Irish Water Spaniels is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Irish Water Spaniels is 11.0 years.

    Bordoodles live longer than Irish Water Spaniels.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Bordoodle versus Irish Water Spaniel

    Bordoodles can be left alone only for a short time.

    Irish Water Spaniels can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Bordoodles shed more than Irish Water Spaniels?

    Bordoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Irish Water Spaniels do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Bordoodle or the Irish Water Spaniel

    Bordoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Irish Water Spaniels do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Bordoodle or the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Bordoodles are very easy to groom.

    Irish Water Spaniels are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Bordoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Bordoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Irish Water Spaniels have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Bordoodles Bark and Howl? What about Irish Water Spaniels?

    Bordoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Irish Water Spaniels are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Irish Water Spaniels Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Bordoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Irish Water Spaniels can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Bordoodle vs. Irish Water Spaniel

    Bordoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Irish Water Spaniels have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Bordoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Irish Water Spaniels Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Bordoodles can tolerate hot weather.

    Irish Water Spaniels can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Bordoodle or the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Bordoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Irish Water Spaniels get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Bordoodles good family dogs? What about Irish Water Spaniels?

    Bordoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Irish Water Spaniels are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Bordoodles and Irish Water Spaniels?

    Bordoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Irish Water Spaniels get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Bordoodle Easier to Train than the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Bordoodles are very easy to train.

    Irish Water Spaniels are very easy to train.

    Is the Bordoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Bordoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

    Irish Water Spaniels adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Bordoodle or the Irish Water Spaniel?

    Bordoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Irish Water Spaniels are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Bordoodle versus Irish Water Spaniel. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Bordoodle and the Irish Water Spaniel better suits you and your family.