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Name	Irish Terrier	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	Whoodle
Origins	Ireland	Ireland	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier	Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Wheatie	Sweatendoodle Sweatenpoo Wheatendoodle Wheatenpoo
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Medium	Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle weight comparison:	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	20-40 pounds (9-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	26 pounds (11.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle height comparison:	18 inches (43 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	18 inches (43 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	15 inches (37.5 cm)

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Whoodle is a commonly available dog breed.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Whoodle dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle trainability comparison.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Whoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Whoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Spirited Faithful	Active Playful Energetic Confident Friendly Strong
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Whoodle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle?	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Whoodle dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle social needs comparison:	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Whoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Whoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Whoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle playfulness comparison:	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Whoodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle?	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whoodle barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Irish Terrier indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Whoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Whoodle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Irish Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Whoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Whoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Whoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle mouthiness comparison:	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Whoodle dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle?	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Whoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle health problems comparison:	No data available	Allergies Cancer Addison's Disease Renal Dysplasia	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Eye Infections Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Whoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Whoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whoodle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Whoodle can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle energy level comparison:	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Whoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Whoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Whoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Whoodle has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle coat comparison:	Wiry Straight	Curly	Luxurious Medium
Colors What are the original Irish Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Whoodle color?	Red Wheaten	Wheaten	Black Red Cream Silver Brown Grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Whoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Whoodle dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Whoodle dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Whoodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whoodle dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Whoodle dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle?	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Whoodle dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle?	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Whoodle dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Whoodle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whoodles are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Whoodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle?	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Irish Terrier and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Whoodle have?	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Irish Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Whoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	Not recognized by any clubs.

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