Keeshond vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Keeshond and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Keeshond and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Keeshond and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are easy to groom.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Keeshond has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Keeshond vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Breed Name	Keeshond	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	17-18 in.	17-20 in.
Weight	30-45 lb	30-45 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Netherlands	Ireland
Origin Year	1400 AD	1937 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	-15°F to 75°F	35°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	18 mph	22 mph
Strength	Medium	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Low
Shedding	High	Low
Dander	Medium-High	Low
Drool Amount	None	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	Keeshond	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Very Low	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Average	Average
Hunting	Average	Below Average
Protection	Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Average	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Below Average
Watch	High	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Keeshond	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	No	Yes
Allergies	No	Yes
Cancer	No	Yes
Renal Dysplasia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Keeshond	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	No
Hair	No	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	No
Shaggy	No	Yes
Wavy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Black & Silver	Yes	No
Gray	Yes	No
Gray & Black	Yes	No
Gray, Cream, & Black	Yes	No
Gray, Silver, & Black	Yes	No
Silver	Yes	No
Tawny	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
Wolfgray	Yes	No
Wolfgray & Black	Yes	No
Wheaten	No	Yes