Irish Water Spaniel vs Munsterlander
Compare the Irish Water Spaniel to the Munsterlander. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Water Spaniels and Munsterlanders.
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-14 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
20-22 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
30-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Origin Country
Ireland
Germany
Origin Year
1000 AD
1900 AD
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-14 Years
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Irish Water Spaniel
Munsterlander
