Briard vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Briard vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
50-90 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
France
Ireland
Origin Year
1200 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten 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
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
19 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Briard
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Tawny
Tawny
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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