Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Japanese Spitz

Compare Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Japanese Spitz 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

Japanese Spitz

Breed type

Purebred

Height

45 – 48 cm

29 – 38 cm

Weight

16 – 21 kg

5 – 7 kg

Life expectancy

12 – 15 years

Child friendly

5/5

Energy level

5/5

Intelligence

4/5

3/5

Trainability

4/5

Health

3/5

Grooming needs

4/5

Shedding

1/5

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Great with kids

High energy

Super smart

Easy to train

Medium

Japanese Spitz

Great with kids

High energy

Easy to train

Tiny

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.

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8 puppies for sale

About Japanese Spitz

The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium, people‑oriented companion with a pure white double coat that’s easy to maintain with regular brushing. Lively, intelligent, and trainable, it suits apartments with daily exercise. Naturally alert and vocal, it is usually friendly once introduced.

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5 puppies for sale