Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Compare the Irish Terrier to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
Ireland
Origin Year
1875 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Irish Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Red
Red
Red Wheaten
Red Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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