Pug
VS
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Pug vs Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Compare Pug 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
Pug
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 35 cm
45 – 48 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
16 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
1/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Pug
Great with kids
Small
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Pug
Small, sturdy companion dog with wrinkled face, curled tail and expressive eyes, usually 6–8 kg and suited to city homes. Affectionate, people focused and playful, needs moderate gentle exercise, close family contact, careful weight control and extra management in hot weather due to its short nose.
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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