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

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

Affectionate
Playful
Sensitive
Cheerful
Gentle
Intelligent

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Bichon Frises are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Bichon Frises are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

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.

France

Ireland

barbet, water dog

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

ancient times

1700s

Non Sporting (AKC:1972)
Companion (UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1885)(UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Cream

Red
Cream
Fawn

Curly

Wiry

While the Bichon Frise breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Irish Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Dental Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Cataract
Urolithiasis
Allergies
Tooth Loss
Hemophilia
Atopic Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Eye
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Dental Examination
Allergy Tests

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Bichon Frises are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

Irish Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bichon Frises need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Irish Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bichon Frises are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Bichon Frise dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

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.

Play, Agility, Walk, Walking, Sniffing, Running, Tricks, Fetch, Cuddling, Swimming, Socializing, Cuddle, Sleeping, Training, Go to Park, Lickin, Pets, Run, Snuggle, Sleep, Barking, Eating, Belly rubs, Off-leash, Chase, Dog Parks, Speak, High Five, Tug-of-war, Toys

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bichon Frise, it's at least 7 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 Irish Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bichon Frises usually need at least 30 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 Irish Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

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.

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Bichon Frise 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.

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.

The average cost of a Bichon Frise is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Bichon Frise 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.

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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Irish Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Irish Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Bichon Frises are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Irish Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Irish Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Bichon Frises are highly friendly around strangers.

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