Bearded Collie vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Bearded Collie and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Bearded Collie and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is easier to groom than the Bearded Collie.
Barking - Both the Bearded Collie and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are above average barkers.

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Bearded Collie vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	20-22 in.	17-20 in.
Weight	40-60 lb	30-45 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	UK (Scotland)	Ireland
Origin Year	1500 AD	1937 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	Yes
Indoor	No	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	40°F to 75°F	35°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	Medium
Exercise Required	High	Medium
Top Running Speed	22 mph	22 mph
Strength	Medium	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	Low
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Low-Medium	Low
Drool Amount	None-Low	Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	High	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Average	Below Average
Herding	High	Average
Hunting	Below Average	Below Average
Protection	High	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	High	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-14 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	Yes	Yes
Allergies	Yes	Yes
Arthritis	Yes	No
Cancer	Yes	Yes
Eye Diseases	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No
Renal Dysplasia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Bearded Collie	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
Hair	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	No
Shaggy	No	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & White	Yes	No
Blue & White	Yes	No
Brown & White	Yes	No
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Wheaten	No	Yes