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

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Devoted
Kind
Reserved
Trustworthy
Suspicious

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

Golden Peis are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Ireland

United States

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

Chinese Shar-Pei, Golden Retriever

1700s

1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Cream
Fawn

Cream
Red
White
Brown
Black

Irish Terriers have medium-length coats.

Golden Peis have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

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

Golden Peis are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

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

The Golden Pei breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

OCD
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
vonWillebrand’s Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Patellar Luxation
Bloat

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Dna For Vwd
Allergy Tests
Full Physical Examination
Thyroid Testing

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

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

Irish Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Golden Peis have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

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 Pei 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, Fetch, Couch surfing, Play

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 Pei, 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 Peis usually need at least 75 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 Pei requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Golden Pei should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
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 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Pei 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 Pei 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 Pei is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Pei is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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

Golden Peis have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Golden Peis 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 Peis 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 Peis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

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