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

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

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

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.

Poodles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Ireland

Germany

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

Water Dog, Barbet

1700s

Ancient Times

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Red
Cream
Fawn

Sable
White
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Cream
Red
Black
Gray
Brown

Irish Terriers have medium-length coats.

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

Wiry

Curly

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 Poodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Sebaceous Adenitis
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Entropion
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye
Blood Test
Heart
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Poodles' 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.

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

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

Poodles 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.

The Poodle is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Irish Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Poodle dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

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

Walk, Walking, Bike ride, Hiking, Laser Chasing, Car ride, People watching, Find it, Petting, Nap, Sitting, Run, Play, Jumping, Eating Snacks, Treats, Running, Sniffing, Jump, Wrestling, Playdate, Toys, Tug-of-war, Dog Parks, Companionship, Fetch, Sprinting, Rolling in mud, Belly rubs, Investigating

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.

Poodles 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 Poodle, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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.

Poodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

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

The average cost of a Poodle 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 a Poodle 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.

Poodle 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.

Poodles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Poodles 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.

Poodles 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.

Poodles 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.

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

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

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