Irish Terrier
VS
Large Münsterländer
Irish Terrier vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Irish Terrier and Large Münsterländer 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 Terrier
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
44 – 50 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
11 – 15 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Irish Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Stubborn
Medium
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
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 Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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