Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
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General Details
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Ireland
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1937 AD
1876 AD
Temperament
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Tan
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
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