What is the difference between Irish and American soft-coated wheaten terrier?

Answer 1

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier's muscled build and protective instinct should make strangers beware, yet with their own family they are devoted, gentle and loving. A common question regarding the American Staffordshire Terrier is, "How is this breed different from the American Pit Bull Terrier?". In the eyes of the United Kennel Club, they are the same breed, but many disagree. Some AKC-registered American Staffordshire Terriers are dual-registered as American Pit Bull Terriers with the UKC; however, this draws criticism from many who point out that the bloodlines have been separate for too long for these to be considered the same breed. The AKC, on the other hand, does not allow a UKC-registered American Pit Bull Terrier to be registered as an American Staffordshire Terrier. To be dual-registered, the dog must first be an AKC-registered American Staffordshire Terrier and then it can be registered with the UKC as an APBT -- but not vice versa... They are courageous and a tenacious fighter if provoked. Training can be a challenge because of their pushy yet sensitive character. Their natural temperament towards people is gentle and loving, unfortunately some have been improperly handled giving the American Staffordshire Terrier a bad rap.

Irish Staffordshire Terrier

The Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a powerful and muscular dog, very strong for his size with a broad head and well formed jaw. The muzzle is short(but longer than those of kc breeding) and the cheek muscles distinct. The stop is clearly defined. The round eyes are usually brown and the nose is usually black however "white" marked noses(unpigmented) and red noses along with golden/tawny eyes are common in some bloodlines some of the older Irish lines also show blue eyes. The teeth should always form a scissor bite. The ears are either rose or half-pricked. The neck is short and muscular. The front legs are spaced wide apart. If they have rear dewclaws they are generally removed, front dewclaw removal is optional. The short coat is soft, sleek and close. Comes in black, blue, fawn, red, white or any colour brindle, often with markings. no colour is a fault. certain bloodlines have a predominance of certain colours.

Answer 2

The irish coat is thinner and silker than the american soft coated wheaten terrier. I have yet to find more differences between the two.