Irish Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Irish Terrier
The Irish Terrier is a lively and courageous dog with a strong personality.
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an exceptionally courageous and confident dog with a big heart.
View profile→| Attribute | Irish Terrier | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 46 - 46 cm | 36 - 41 cm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 14 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 13 years |
| FCI Group | Terriers | Terriers |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Energy Level | Very high | High |
| Trainability | Medium | Medium |
| Child Friendly | Medium | High |
| Character | The Irish Terrier is a lively and courageous dog with a strong personality. | The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an exceptionally courageous and confident dog with a big heart. |
Comparison
Irish Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Summary
The Irish Terrier is a medium dog (12 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is medium (14 kg) and lives 13 years. For grooming, the Irish Terrier rates low, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier low. The Irish Terrier scores medium for child-friendliness, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier high. For beginners, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Staffordshire Bull Terrier has medium trainability with high energy
Staffordshire Bull TerrierFor Families
Staffordshire Bull Terrier has high child-friendliness
Staffordshire Bull TerrierFor Active People
Irish Terrier has very high energy level
Irish TerrierLow Maintenance
Both breeds are comparable
For Apartments
Staffordshire Bull Terrier is medium with high energy
Staffordshire Bull TerrierFrequently Asked Questions
The Irish Terrier is a medium dog (12 kg) with very high energy. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is medium (14 kg) with high energy. The Irish Terrier lives 14 years, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier 13 years.