Sheltie vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Sheltie vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1909 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Sheltie
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
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Sheltie
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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