Compare the Portuguese Water Dog to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Portuguese Water Dogs and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.
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| Breed Name | Portuguese Water Dog | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes |
| Lifespan | 10-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 17-22 in. | 17-20 in. |
| Weight | 35-60 lb | 30-45 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Portugal | Ireland |
| Origin Year | 1297 AD | 1937 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 80°F | 35°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High-Very High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium-High | Low |
| Shedding | None | Low |
| Dander | None-Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | Low |
| Breed Name | Portuguese Water Dog | 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 | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | High | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Portuguese Water Dog | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | No | Yes |
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Cancer | No | Yes |
| Renal Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Portuguese Water Dog | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Curly Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Wavy | Yes | Yes |
| Shaggy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White Markings | Yes | No |
| Wheaten | No | Yes |
