Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Miniature Poodle

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Miniature Poodle
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1937 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Addison's disease
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
Apricot
Apricot
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Cafe Au Lait
Cafe Au Lait
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Red
Red
Silver
Silver
White
White
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