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

Affectionate
Playful
Inquisitive

Irish Saint Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Doxles shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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Saint Bernard and Irish Terrier

Beagle, Dachshund

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Red
White
Fawn

Brown
Black
White

Irish Saint Terriers have medium-length coats.

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

Wavy

Straight

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.

A Doxle can have a litter of 12-14 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 highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Doxles have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

None Known

Deafness
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Cushing's Disease

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Work
Serum Chemistry
Spinal Tap
Neurologic Exam
Ophthalmic Examination

Irish Saint Terriers have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Doxles are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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.

Doxles are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Doxle dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Doxle, it's at least 4 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.

In general most Doxles usually need at least 35 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Doxle 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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
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.

For an average 18-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Doxle 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 Saint Terrier is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Doxle is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 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.

The average per month expenses of a Doxle 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 Saint Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Doxles can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Irish Saint Terriers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Doxles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

Irish Saint Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Irish Saint Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Doxles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

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