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

Unfortunately, the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Irish Water Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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Cream

Irish Water Spaniels have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers have medium-length coats.

Curly

Wavy

An Irish Water Spaniel can have a litter of 10-12 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 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier can have a litter of 10-15 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.

Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Kidney Problems

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Eye
Hip
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Irish Water Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Walking, Swimming, Hunting, Running

Shake, Getting Pet, Walking, New Smells, Tracking, Walk, Running, Sniffing, Pets, Bike ride, Tug-of-war

Irish Water Spaniels 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.

Soft-Coated Wheaten 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 Water Spaniel, it's at least 15 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 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Water Spaniels usually need at least 90 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 Soft-Coated Wheaten 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.

Irish Water Spaniels 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 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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Nail Clipper

For an average 55-68 pound (25 - 31 kg) Irish Water Spaniel 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.

For an average 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier feed 2 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 Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Water Spaniel 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.

The average per month expenses of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 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 Water Spaniel is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Irish Water Spaniels are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Irish Water Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.