Boxer vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Boxer to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boxers and Irish Terriers.
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-25 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
53-70 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
Germany
Ireland
Origin Year
1894 AD
1875 AD
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Boxer
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boxer
Irish Terrier
