English Springer Spaniel
VS
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Springer Spaniel vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare English Springer Spaniel and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
English Springer Spaniel
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
50 – 51 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
English Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
About Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium, athletic Irish farm terrier turned family companion, known for its silky low‑shedding wheaten coat, cheerful people‑oriented nature, strong grooming needs, lively but trainable temperament, and generally robust health with some breed‑specific risks.
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