Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and German Spitz – Mittelspitz 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
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
16 – 21 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with kids
High energy
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 Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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