Active
Playful
Independent
Clownish
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Social
Inquisitive
Cheerful
Brave
Stable
Defensive

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Loyal
Kind
Trustworthy

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

Goldenshires are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Irish Water Spaniel and Black Russian Terrier

Golden Retriever and Yorkshire Terrier

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Blue

Irish Russian Spanterriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Goldenshires have medium-length coats.

An Irish Russian Spanterrier can have a litter of 4-12 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 Goldenshire can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Irish Russian Spanterriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Goldenshires are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

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

Urolithiasis
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Otitis Externa
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Nail Bed Disease

None Known

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Cutaneous cytology
Cultures
Urine Tests

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Irish Russian Spanterrier has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Irish Russian Spanterriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Goldenshires are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Irish Russian Spanterriers 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.

Goldenshires 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 Irish Russian Spanterrier, 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 Goldenshire, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

The average cost of an Irish Russian Spanterrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Goldenshire is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Russian Spanterrier 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 average per month expenses of a Goldenshire is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Russian Spanterriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Goldenshire is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Goldenshires have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Irish Russian Spanterriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Irish Russian Spanterriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

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

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

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