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Norrbottenspets vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Norrbottenspets 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
Norrbottenspets
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 45 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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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