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 Golden Boxer is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Fearless
Brave
Bright
Trustworthy

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

Golden Boxers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose an Irish Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Golden Boxers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Ireland

United States

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

Golden Retriever and Boxer

1700s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Cream
Fawn

Fawn
Brown
Black

Irish Terriers have medium-length coats.

Golden Boxers have short coats.

Wiry

Straight

An Irish Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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.

A Golden Boxer can have a litter of 5-10 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.

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

Golden Boxers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Foot Cysts And Infection
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Irish Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Golden Boxers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Golden Boxer has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Golden Boxers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Golden Boxer 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

Walking, Showers, Eatting, Playing catch, Walks, Sleeping, Fetch, Cuddling, Training, Runs, Frisibe, Cuddle, Walk, Tug-of-war

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.

Golden Boxers 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 Golden Boxer, it's at least 11 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 Golden Boxers usually need at least 120 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 Golden Boxer has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-27 pound (11 - 12 kg) Irish Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-75 pound (27 - 34 kg) Golden Boxer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Golden Boxer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 a Golden Boxer is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $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.

Golden Boxer is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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 with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Golden Boxers 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.

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

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

Golden Boxers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Irish Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

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

Golden Boxers 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.

Golden Boxers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.