Irish Terrier vs Poodle
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Poodles.
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
Ireland
Germany
Origin Year
1875 AD
1200 AD
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Irish Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Irish Terrier
Poodle
