Sheltie vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

Sheltie vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-13 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
17-24 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
55-77 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Sheltie
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
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-13 Years
Health Concerns
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Pediatric cataracts
Atopic dermatitis
Blindness
Skin infections
L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Sheltie
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
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