Welsh Terrier vs Irish Terrier
Compare Welsh Terrier and Irish Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Terrier
VS
Irish Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Welsh Terrier
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
38 – 39 cm
44 – 50 cm
Weight
9 – 10 kg
11 – 15 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Welsh Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
Irish Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Stubborn
Medium
Summary
About Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily exercise.
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.
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