Skye Terrier
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Skye Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Skye Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel 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
Skye Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
9 – 11 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
0/5
Characteristics
Skye Terrier
Stubborn
Small
Irish Water Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Skye Terrier
Skye Terriers are long, low terriers from Scotland with a straight, floor-length double coat. Bred to hunt fox and badger, they are calm, loyal and often bond closely with one person. Reserved with strangers, they need moderate exercise, regular grooming, and thoughtful, positive training.
About Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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