Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
Ireland
Spain
Origin Year
1937 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Beige
Black
Black and White
Brown
Brown and White
White
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