Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1937 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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