Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Ireland
United States
Origin Year
1937 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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
Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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