Finnish Lapphund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - Both the Finnish Lapphund and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
  • Children - Both the Finnish Lapphund and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great with children.
  • Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Finnish Lapphund is easier to groom.
  • Barking - Both the Finnish Lapphund and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are above average barkers.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed NameFinnish LapphundSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoYes
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Height16-21 in.17-20 in.
Weight33-53 lb30-45 lb
IntelligenceHighAverage
History
Origin CountryFinlandIreland
Origin Year7000 BC1937 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardNoYes
Medium YardNoYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹30°F to 70°F35°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsOftenOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelMediumMedium
Exercise RequiredMediumMedium
Top Running Speed22 mph22 mph
StrengthMedium-HighMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceMediumLow
SheddingHighLow
DanderMedium-HighLow
Drool AmountNoneLow

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 NameFinnish LapphundSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyYesNo
AverageNoYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingAverageBelow Average
ChasingHighAverage
Follow CommandsVery LowAverage
FightingAverageBelow Average
GuardingBelow AverageBelow Average
HerdingHighAverage
HuntingAverageBelow Average
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminAverageBelow Average
SleddingBelow AverageBelow Average
WatchHighBelow Average
Health Comparison
Breed NameFinnish LapphundSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseNoYes
AllergiesNoYes
CancerNoYes
Renal DysplasiaNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameFinnish LapphundSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
FurYesNo
HairNoYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesNo
Single CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
RoughYesNo
StraightYesNo
ShaggyNoYes
WavyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesNo
MediumNoYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & SilverYesNo
Black & TanYesNo
Black & WhiteYesNo
GrizzleYesNo
Tan & WhiteYesNo
Wolf SableYesNo
WheatenNoYes