Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier

A Glen of Imaal Terrier
Photo: Irish-Terrier-2023
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Photo: W.carter

Side by side

Glen of Imaal Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Adult weight
Males 14–18 kg (31–40 lb); females 13–16 kg (29–35 lb) (breed club figure)1
Males 13–17 kg (29–37 lb); females 11–15 kg (24–34 lb) (breed club figure)2
Height
Males 31.8–35.6 cm; females 31.8–35.6 cm3
Males 36–41 cm; females 36–41 cm (breed club figure)2
Lifespan
Median 12.1 years4
Median 12 years4
Fully grown
11 months, both sexes5
Group
Terriers6
Terriers7
Coat
Coat of medium length6
Short coat7
Shedding
Moults most as the seasons change
Sheds through the year
Grooming
Brushing a few times a week
A brush once a week
Exercise
A moderate amount
Health
No sourced figure
Mast cell tumour (much more likely); Demodectic mange starting young, dogs under 2 (much more likely)8,9
Class
Companion
Family

Which suits you

Shedding
Their coats shed differently: the Glen of Imaal Terrier moults most as the seasons change, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier sheds through the year.
Grooming
The Glen of Imaal Terrier needs more grooming, brushing a few times a week, where the Staffordshire Bull Terrier needs a brush once a week.
Temperament
They differ most on affection (Glen of Imaal Terrier: affectionate on its own terms; Staffordshire Bull Terrier: a lap or leaning dog) and on independence (Glen of Imaal Terrier: decides for itself; Staffordshire Bull Terrier: cooperative, with its own ideas).
Alike
They are much the same size as adults, about 15 kg (34 lb) for the Glen of Imaal Terrier and 14 kg (31 lb) for the Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Alike
Both are rated the same on voice: quiet.
Neither is the better dog in general. Which suits you depends on your home, your days and the care you can give.
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What they're like

Glen of Imaal Terrier
Terriers · Medium

In temperament the Glen is spirited and brave, but it is less excitable than many terriers and is often calm indoors.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Terriers · Medium

Temperamentally the Staffie is bold, tenacious and very attached to people. The Kennel Club standard notes its fondness for children, though its fighting past can show as intolerance of other dogs.

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Breed traits

Day to day
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Activity
A good daily walk and play
A good daily walk and play
Intelligence
Learns readily, likes games
Learns readily, likes games
Handler demand
Needs steady training
Needs steady training
With people
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Affection
Differs
Affectionate on its own terms
A lap or leaning dog
Loyalty
Bonded to its family
Bonded to its family
Independence
Differs
Decides for itself
Cooperative, with its own ideas
Around the home
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Sensitivity
Differs
Hardy, takes a busy home in its stride
Average
Voice
Quiet
Quiet
Prey drive
Likely to chase small pets
Likely to chase small pets
Breed explains only about 9% of how individual dogs differ in behaviour10. Meet the dog. A good breeder breeds for temperament as well as health, and matches each puppy's personality to the right home11,12.

Puppy growth

Reference curves · both sexes
Both grow to much the same adult weight, about 15 kg.
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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Sources

Parts of this page were written by AI ·