Glen Of Imaal Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Glen Of Imaal Terrier is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
  • Children - Both the Glen Of Imaal Terrier and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great with children.
  • Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Glen Of Imaal Terrier is easier to groom.
  • Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Glen Of Imaal Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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Glen Of Imaal Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed NameGlen Of Imaal TerrierSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoYes
Lifespan13-17 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Height14-16 in.17-20 in.
Weight30-35 lb30-45 lb
IntelligenceHighAverage
History
Origin CountryIrelandIreland
Origin Year1550 AD1937 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyBelow AverageVery Good
Stranger FriendlyGoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoYes
IndoorNoYes
Small YardYesYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 80°F35°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsVery OftenOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHigh-Very HighMedium
Exercise RequiredHigh-Very HighMedium
Top Running Speed18 mph22 mph
StrengthVery HighMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceLowLow
SheddingLowLow
DanderLowLow
Drool AmountLowLow

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 NameGlen Of Imaal TerrierSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesYes
IndependentNoNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientYesNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingHighBelow Average
ChasingHighAverage
Follow CommandsBelow AverageAverage
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingBelow AverageBelow Average
HerdingBelow AverageAverage
HuntingHighBelow Average
ProtectionAverageBelow Average
Remove VerminHighBelow Average
SleddingVery LowBelow Average
WatchAverageBelow Average
Health Comparison
Breed NameGlen Of Imaal TerrierSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan13-17 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseNoYes
AllergiesYesYes
CancerNoYes
Eye ProblemsYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
HypothyroidismYesNo
Progressive Retinal AtrophyYesNo
Renal DysplasiaNoYes
Skin IrritationYesNo
ThrombopathiaYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameGlen Of Imaal TerrierSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
HairYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesNo
Single CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
RoughYesNo
WavyYesYes
ShaggyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
MediumYesYes
Coat Color(s)
BlueYesNo
BrindleYesNo
WheatenYesYes