Unfortunately, the Peke-A-Tese 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.

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Intelligent
Responsive
Docile
Affectionate
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Aggressive
Good-natured
Easygoing
Opinionated

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses 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.

United States

Ireland

Pekingese, Maltese

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

Early 1900s

1700s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Gray
Brindle
Fawn
Cream
Black

Red
Cream
Fawn

Peke-A-Teses have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Irish Terriers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Peke-A-Tese can have a litter of 3-5 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.

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.

Peke-A-Teses typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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
Entropion
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Obesity
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

KCS
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Eye Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Dental Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Eye
Knee
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
CT Scan
Dental Examination
Respiratory Tests
Full Physical Examination

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Walks

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

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

Irish 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 Peke-A-Tese, it's at least 4 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 Peke-A-Teses usually need at least 20 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.

Ideally, Peke-A-Tese should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Irish Terrier 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
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-11 pound (4 - 5 kg) Peke-A-Tese 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 Peke-A-Tese 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 a Peke-A-Tese is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Peke-A-Tese has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses have an average level of friendliness towards children.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

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

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.

Peke-A-Teses are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Peke-A-Teses 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.