Hovawart
VS
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Hovawart vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Hovawart 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
Hovawart
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
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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