German Spitz – Kleinspitz
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Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
German Spitz – Kleinspitz vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 29 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
5 – 8 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 18 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.
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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