French Bulldog vs Irish Terrier
Compare French Bulldogs to Irish Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
8-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
16-28 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1950 AD
1875 AD
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-75 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
High
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None to Low
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
8-14 Years
12-15 Years
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium
French Bulldog
Irish Terrier
