Bull Terrier vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Irish Terriers.
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1862 AD
1875 AD
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
