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

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Faithful
Trustworthy
Instinctual

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

Petite Goldendoodles 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.

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

Ireland

United States

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel, Poodle

1700s

2000's

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
Cream
Fawn

White
Cream
Brown
Fawn

Irish Terriers have medium-length coats.

Petite Goldendoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

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 Petite Goldendoodle 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.

Petite Goldendoodles 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

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Subaortic Stenosis
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Deafness
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Ear Examination
Complete Blood Count
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood and Urine Tests
Yearly Physical Examination
Blood Chemistry
Complete Physical Examination
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

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

Petite Goldendoodles' 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.

Petite Goldendoodle 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.

Petite Goldendoodles need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Petite Goldendoodles sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

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

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 Petite Goldendoodle, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
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 20-35 pound (9 - 16 kg) Petite Goldendoodle feed 1 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 Petite Goldendoodle is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Petite Goldendoodle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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.

Petite Goldendoodle 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 Petite Goldendoodle is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Petite Goldendoodles 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.

Petite Goldendoodles 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.

Petite Goldendoodles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

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

Petite Goldendoodles are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Petite Goldendoodles 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.

The Petite Goldendoodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.