Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Barbet

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Barbet
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
37-62 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Origin Country
Ireland
France
Origin Year
1937 AD
1750 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
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
Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Hernia
Underbite
Overbite
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Corded
Curly
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Barbet
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Black
Brown
Fawn
Grey
White
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