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
- 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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| Breed Name | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Jindo |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 16-25 in. |
| Weight | 30-45 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Ireland | Korea, Republic Of |
| Origin Year | 1937 AD | 1300 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 35°F to 80°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 22 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
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.
| Breed Name | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Jindo |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | Very Low |
| Breed Name | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Jindo |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | Yes | No |
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Obesity | No | Yes |
| Renal Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | Jindo |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | No |
| Fur | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | No |
| Double Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Wheaten | Yes | No |
| Black (heukgu) | No | Yes |
| Black&tan (naenunbakyi Or Heukgal) | No | Yes |
| Gray (jaegu) | No | Yes |
| Tiger Brindle (hogu Or Hopi) | No | Yes |
| White (baekgu) | No | Yes |
| Yellow (hwanggu) | No | Yes |