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

Breed Name	Samoyed	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Lifespan	10-12 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	19-23½ in.	17-20 in.
Weight	35-65 lb	30-45 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Russia	Ireland
Origin Year	1890 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 Loving Stubborn Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	No	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	-30°F to 70°F	35°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Medium	Medium
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	20 mph	22 mph
Strength	Medium	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Medium	Low
Drool Amount	None-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	Samoyed	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	No	Yes
Independent	Yes	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	Yes
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Average	Below Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	High	Below Average
Herding	Average	Average
Hunting	Below Average	Below Average
Protection	Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Below Average
Sledding	High	Below Average
Watch	High	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Samoyed	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	10-12 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's Disease	No	Yes
Allergies	No	Yes
Bloat	Yes	No
Cancer	No	Yes
Diabetes	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	No
Pulmonic Stenosis	Yes	No
Renal Dysplasia	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Samoyed	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat
Hair	Yes	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)
Medium	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Biscuit	Yes	No
Cream	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Biscuit	Yes	No
Wheaten	No	Yes