Chinese Crested vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Irish Terriers.
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
China
Ireland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1875 AD
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Rough
Coat Length
Hairless
Medium
Chinese Crested
Irish Terrier
