Irish Saint Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Irish Saint Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Happy
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Dominant
Lively
Gentle
Going
Social
Trainable
Quiet
Respectful

Irish Saint Terrier dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Irish Saint Terrier. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

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Saint Bernard and Irish Terrier

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Brown

Black

Red
White
Fawn

The coat of an Irish Saint Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

An Irish Saint Terrier can have a litter of 6-8 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 Saint Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Irish Saint Terrier breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

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Irish Saint Terrier have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Irish Saint Terrier breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Irish Saint 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Saint Terrier, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Saint Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Irish Saint Terrier is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

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

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Nail Clipper

For an average 90-120 pound (41 - 54 kg) Irish Saint Terrier feed 4 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 Saint Terrier is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Saint Terrier is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Irish Saint Terriers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Irish Saint Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Irish Saint Terriers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Irish Saint Terriers are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Irish Saint Terriers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Irish Saint Terriers have an average level of playfulness. The Irish Saint Terriers, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Irish Saint Terrier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.