Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Japanese Spitz

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Japanese Spitz
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Ireland
Japan
Origin Year
1937 AD
1950 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
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
Below Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
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
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Runny eyes
Patellar luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Japanese Spitz
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
White
White
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