Irish Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Patterdale Terriers.
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1940 AD
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Irish Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
