Collie vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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General Details

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

14-16 Years

12-15 Years

Height

22-26 Inches

17-20 Inches

Weight

50-80 Pounds

30-45 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Average

History

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Ireland

Origin Year

1800 AD

1937 AD

Temperament

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

25-80 °F

35-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Energy Level

High

Medium

Exercise Required

High

Medium

Top Running Speed

25 MPH

22 MPH

Strength

Medium

Grooming Needs

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Coat Maintenance

High

Low

Shedding

High to Very High

Low

Dander

High

Low

Drool

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Below Average

Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Average

Hunting

Below Average

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Average Lifespan

14-16 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Collie eye anomaly

Drug sensitivity

Cyclic Neutropenia

Addison's disease

Cancer

Allergies

Renal dysplasia

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Smooth

Single

Coat Texture

Rough

Shaggy

Wavy

Coat Length

Long

Medium

Coat Coloring

Collie

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Breed Colors

Blue Merle

Blue Merle, White, and Tan