Irish Water Spaniel vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Irish Water Spaniel vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
Ireland
Origin Year
1000 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Irish Water Spaniel
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
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
None
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
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Hypothyroidism
Eye diseases
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Irish Water Spaniel
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Brown
Brown
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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