Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Jindo

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Jindo is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
  • Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is the most friendly between the breeds.
  • Grooming - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is easy to groom. The Jindo has high grooming requirements.
  • Barking - The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Jindo is an average barker.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Jindo
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yellow Jindo
Breed NameSoft Coated Wheaten TerrierJindo
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicYesNo
Lifespan12-15 yrs.12-14 yrs.
Height17-20 in.16-25 in.
Weight30-45 lb25-50 lb
IntelligenceAverageHigh
History
Origin CountryIrelandKorea, Republic Of
Origin Year1937 AD1300 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodGood
Pet FriendlyVery GoodGood
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
  • Aggressive
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentYesYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardYesYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹35°F to 80°F30°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsOftenBelow Average
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelMediumHigh
Exercise RequiredMediumHigh
Top Running Speed22 mph22 mph
StrengthMediumHigh
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceLowMedium-High
SheddingLowMedium-High
DanderLowMedium
Drool AmountLowLow

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameSoft Coated Wheaten TerrierJindo
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoYes
Family/PackYesNo
IndependentNoYes
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoYes
AverageYesNo
Focused & PatientNoYes
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageBelow Average
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsAverageBelow Average
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingBelow AverageAverage
HerdingAverageBelow Average
HuntingBelow AverageHigh
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminBelow AverageBelow Average
SleddingBelow AverageVery Low
WatchBelow AverageVery Low
Health Comparison
Breed NameSoft Coated Wheaten TerrierJindo
Lifespan
Lifespan12-15 yrs.12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseYesNo
AllergiesYesNo
CancerYesNo
HypothyroidismNoYes
ObesityNoYes
Renal DysplasiaYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameSoft Coated Wheaten TerrierJindo
Coat
HairYesNo
FurNoYes
Coat Type
Single CoatYesNo
Double CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
ShaggyYesNo
WavyYesNo
StraightNoYes
Coat Length(s)
MediumYesYes
Coat Color(s)
WheatenYesNo
Black (heukgu)NoYes
Black&tan (naenunbakyi Or Heukgal)NoYes
Gray (jaegu)NoYes
Tiger Brindle (hogu Or Hopi)NoYes
White (baekgu)NoYes
Yellow (hwanggu)NoYes