Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs English Shepherd

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs English Shepherd
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1937 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
English Shepherd
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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