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.

Samoyed vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
Russia
Ireland
Origin Year
1890 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Pulmonic stenosis
Diabetes
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Samoyed
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Biscuit
Cream
White
White and Biscuit
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
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