Border Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Border Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
Ireland
Origin Year
1700 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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