Irish Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Australian Cattle Dog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Irish Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Australian Cattle Dog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

Irish Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Australian Cattle Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Ireland

Australia

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

Dingo

1700s

1800s

Terrier (AKC:1885)(UKC)

Herding (AKC:1980 & UKC)

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Cream
Fawn

Blue
Red

Wiry

Straight

Irish Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Australian Cattle Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Irish Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

While the Australian Cattle Dog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Irish Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Australian Cattle Dog has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Irish Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Australian Cattle Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Irish Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walking, Run, Play, Tracking, Jumping, Jerking, Swim, Walk, Go to Beach, Music, Go Camping, Chase, Brushing

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

Irish Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Terrier, 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 Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Terriers 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 Australian Cattle Dogs 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.

Irish Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Irish Terrier 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

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Irish Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Irish Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Australian Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Irish Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Irish Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Australian Cattle Dog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Irish Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Australian Cattle Dogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Irish Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Irish Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Irish Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Australian Cattle Dogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Irish Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Australian Cattle Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.