Japanese Spitz
VS
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Japanese Spitz and Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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
Japanese Spitz
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
29 – 38 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Japanese Spitz
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Tiny
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
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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