Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1937 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
None
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
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