Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Welsh Terrier

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Welsh Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1937 AD
1881 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
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
Above Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Skin irritation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
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