Irish Terrier vs German Hunt Terrier
Compare Irish Terrier and German Hunt Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Terrier
VS
German Hunt Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Irish Terrier
German Hunt Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
44 – 50 cm
33 – 40 cm
Weight
11 – 15 kg
8 – 10 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
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 Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Stubborn
Medium
German Hunt Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
Summary
About Irish Terrier
Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.
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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