Lakeland Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Lakeland Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
15-18 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1800 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Loving
Needy
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
None
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Lakeland Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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