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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Irish Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Happy
Agile
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Avoid Italian Papihounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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.

United States

Ireland

Papillon and Italian Greyhound

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

Unknown

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
Red
Fawn
Blue
Black
White
Cream

Red
Cream
Fawn

Straight

Wiry

An Italian Papihound can have a litter of 2-4 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.

An Irish Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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.

While the Italian Papihound 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
Epilepsy
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

None Known

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Electrocardiogram

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Italian Papihounds are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

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

Italian Papihounds 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.

Italian Papihounds sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Italian Papihound dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Irish Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Papihound, it's at least 9 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 Italian Papihounds 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 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.

The Italian Papihound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Italian Papihound 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 an Italian Papihound is somewhere $1.00 - $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 an Italian Papihound 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.

Italian Papihound is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Irish Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

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

Italian Papihounds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Italian Papihounds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Italian Papihounds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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

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

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