Irish Terrier vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the Irish Terrier to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Terriers and Welsh Terriers.
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Maybe
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
16-18 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
21-27 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1875 AD
1881 AD
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None to Low
None
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Wire
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
