Irish Terrier vs Wirehaired Vizsla
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Wirehaired Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Wirehaired Vizslak.
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Origin Country
Ireland
Hungary
Origin Year
1875 AD
1930 AD
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Irish Terrier
Wirehaired Vizsla
