Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
45 – 48 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
16 – 21 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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