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

Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Responsive
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Tenacious
Trustworthy

United States

United States

Saint Bernard and Irish Terrier

Border Collie, Golden Retriever

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Red
White
Fawn

Fawn
Pied
Red
White

Irish Saint Terriers have medium-length coats.

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

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 Golden Border Retriever 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.

Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Allergies
Hip Dysplasia

Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

None Known

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Periodontal Disease

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Physical Examination
Radiographs

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

Golden Border Retrievers 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.

Golden Border Retrievers 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 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 Golden Border Retriever, it's at least 12 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 Golden Border Retrievers usually need at least 120 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 Saint 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 Border Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Golden Border Retriever 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

Pin Brush
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 50-75 pound (23 - 34 kg) Golden Border Retriever 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 Saint Terrier is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Border Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Golden Border Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $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 Saint Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Golden Border Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Golden Border Retrievers 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.

Golden Border Retrievers 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.

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