Bloodhound vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Bloodhound to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Irish Terriers.
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
France
Ireland
Origin Year
1000 AD
1875 AD
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
High
None to Low
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bloodhound
Irish Terrier
