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.

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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

Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	13-17 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	14-16 in.	17-20 in.
Weight	30-35 lb	30-45 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Ireland	Ireland
Origin Year	1550 AD	1937 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	Yes
Indoor	No	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	40°F to 80°F	35°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High-Very High	Medium
Exercise Required	High-Very High	Medium
Top Running Speed	18 mph	22 mph
Strength	Very High	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Low	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	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	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	High	Below Average
Chasing	High	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Below Average	Average
Hunting	High	Below Average
Protection	Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	High	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	13-17 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	No	Yes
Allergies	Yes	Yes
Cancer	No	Yes
Eye Problems	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No
Renal Dysplasia	No	Yes
Skin Irritation	Yes	No
Thrombopathia	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
Hair	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Rough	Yes	No
Wavy	Yes	Yes
Shaggy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Blue	Yes	No
Brindle	Yes	No
Wheaten	Yes	Yes