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.

Bearded Collie vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1500 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low to Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Eye diseases
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bearded Collie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
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