Huntaway vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare the Huntaway to the Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Huntaways and Irish Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Huntaway vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-13 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
17-24 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
55-77 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-13 Years
Health Concerns
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Pediatric cataracts
Atopic dermatitis
Blindness
Skin infections
L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Huntaway
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Tricolor
Tricolor
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