Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Compare Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Griffon Fauve de Bretagne 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
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
45 – 48 cm
48 – 56 cm
Weight
16 – 21 kg
17 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
Characteristics
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Medium-sized French scenthound with a rough golden to red-fawn coat, dark expressive eyes, and sturdy, athletic build. Bred for wild boar, it’s energetic, curious, social, and gentle at home, needing ample outdoor exercise, secure fencing, and regular but simple coat care.
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