Active
Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Affectionate
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Affectionate
Reliable
Lively
Kind
Companionable
Trustworthy

Weeranians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Golden Irishs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Weeranians as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Golden Irishs make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Westie and Pomeranian

Golden Retriever and Irish Setter

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Fawn
Red
White
Gray
Brown
Black

Brown
Red
Fawn

Weeranians have medium-length coats.

Golden Irishs are known for their coat length.

A Weeranian can have a litter of 2-5 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 Irish 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.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)
Collapsed Trachea

Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Allergies
Eye Problems

Usually Very Healthy

Cardiac
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Allergy Testing

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye examination

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

Golden Irishs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

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

Golden Irishs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

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

Hike, Training, Walk, Sleeping

Walking, Playing, Kayaking, Hiking, Biking, Running, Dog Parks, Fetch, Walk, Daycare, Work, Swimming

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

Golden Irishs 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 Weeranian, it's at least 6 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 Irish, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Weeranians 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 Golden Irishs 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.

Weeranian 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-14 pound (5 - 6 kg) Weeranian 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 55-80 pound (25 - 36 kg) Golden Irish 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 a Weeranian is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Golden Irish is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Weeranian is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 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 Irish is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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 Weeranian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Weeranians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

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

Golden Irishs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

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

Weeranians are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Golden Irishs are highly friendly around strangers.

Weeranians are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

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

The Golden Irish is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.