Irish Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Irish Terriers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1819 AD
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
