Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs German Hunt Terrier
Compare Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and German Hunt Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
VS
German Hunt Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
German Hunt Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
45 – 48 cm
33 – 40 cm
Weight
16 – 21 kg
8 – 10 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
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
German Hunt Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
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 German Hunt Terrier
The German Hunt Terrier is a compact, athletic working terrier bred in Germany for demanding hunting. Highly driven, fearless, and loyal, it needs intensive daily exercise, firm reward‑based training, and experienced handling. Weather‑resistant coat, moderate shedding, best for active sport or hunting homes.
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