Curly-coated Retriever vs Irish Terrier

Compare the Curly-coated Retriever to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Curly-coated Retrievers and Irish Terriers.

Irish Terrier vs Curly-Coated Retriever
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
None
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
8-12 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hair Loss
Glycogen storage disease type III
Exercise Induced Collapse
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Irish Terrier
Curly-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Red
Red
Red Wheaten
Red Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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