Samoyed vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Compare the Samoyed to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds 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 Samoyed is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
  • Children - Both the Samoyed and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great with children.
  • Grooming - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is easy to groom. The Samoyed has high grooming requirements.
  • Barking - Both the Samoyed and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are above average barkers.
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Samoyed vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed NameSamoyedSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicYesYes
Lifespan10-12 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Height19-23½ in.17-20 in.
Weight35-65 lb30-45 lb
IntelligenceHighAverage
History
Origin CountryRussiaIreland
Origin Year1890 AD1937 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardYesYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹-30°F to 70°F35°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsOftenOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelMediumMedium
Exercise RequiredMediumMedium
Top Running Speed20 mph22 mph
StrengthMediumMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceLowLow
SheddingMediumLow
DanderMediumLow
Drool AmountNone-LowLow

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 NameSamoyedSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackNoYes
IndependentYesNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageNoYes
Focused & PatientYesNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionAverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingAverageBelow Average
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsBelow AverageAverage
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingHighBelow Average
HerdingAverageAverage
HuntingBelow AverageBelow Average
ProtectionAverageBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageBelow Average
SleddingHighBelow Average
WatchHighBelow Average
Health Comparison
Breed NameSamoyedSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan10-12 yrs.12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseNoYes
AllergiesNoYes
BloatYesNo
CancerNoYes
DiabetesYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesNo
Progressive Retinal AtrophyYesNo
Pulmonic StenosisYesNo
Renal DysplasiaNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameSamoyedSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
HairYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesNo
Single CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
StraightYesNo
ShaggyNoYes
WavyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
MediumYesYes
Coat Color(s)
BiscuitYesNo
CreamYesNo
WhiteYesNo
White & BiscuitYesNo
WheatenNoYes