Is the Kuvasz Better than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier as a Pet? Answer…

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Kuvasz Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Kuvasz and for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Kuvasz or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Kuvasz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Kuvasz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Kuvasz is a giant-sized dog while the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Kuvasz belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Kuvasz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Kuvasz to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Factor Kuvasz Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 1/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Hot Weather 2/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 5/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Height 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Weight 70 to 115 pounds 30 to 40 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1630 $1810
Price Range $1438 – $1812 $1050 – $2200
Temperament Score 78.4 percent 73.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 161 51
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 42 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Kuvasz in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Kuvasz is 66 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 89 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a better pet than the Kuvasz. So, you should get the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are most different:

  • Kuvaszs do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Kuvaszs are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are good for new dog owners.
  • Kuvaszs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Kuvaszs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Kuvaszs do not get along well with other dogs. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with other dogs.
  • Kuvaszs can tolerate cold weather. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • The Similarities Between the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Kuvasz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    Kuvaszs weigh 70 to 115 pounds when fully grown. Kuvaszs are 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers weigh 30 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Kuvasz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The lifespan of Kuvaszs is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Kuvaszs is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers live longer than Kuvaszs.

    Temperament of the Kuvasz Versus the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The Kuvasz has a better temperament than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Kuvasz is 78.4 percent while the temperament score for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 73.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 78.4 percent, the Kuvasz has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 73.0 percent, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 51 Kuvaszs and 37 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

    Price of Kuvasz versus Price of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The average price of the Kuvasz puppy is $1630. The price of the Kuvasz typically ranges from $1438 – $1812. However, the price of a Kuvasz can be as low as $1250 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2 Kuvasz puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy is $1810. The price of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier typically ranges from $1050 – $2200. However, the price of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier can be as low as $500 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 170 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is more expensive than the Kuvasz.

    Kuvasz Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Average Price $1630 $1810
    Price Range $1438 to $1812 $1050 to $2200

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Kuvasz and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Kuvasz puppies or how many Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Kuvaszs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Kuvaszs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Kuvasz puppy or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    The Intelligence of the Kuvasz versus the Intelligence of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Kuvasz Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 42 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Kuvasz has an obedience intelligence rank of 42 out of 130 dog breeds. The Kuvasz belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Kuvaszs tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 40 out of 130 dog breeds. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is more intelligent than the Kuvasz.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Kuvasz versus Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Kuvasz. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 51 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Kuvasz is 161 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Kuvasz

    Popularity of Kuvasz

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Year Kuvasz Popularity Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 150 51
    2014 161 49
    2015 150 47
    2016 165 50
    2017 157 49
    2018 163 53
    2019 166 54
    2020 177 58

    Health Problems of Kuvasz versus Health Problems of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Kuvasz is prone to more genetic health problems than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Kuvasz than for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    7 health tests are recommended for Kuvasz while 2 tests are recommended for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Kuvaszs and in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

    Kuvasz Health Problems

    Kuvaszs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Kuvasz puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Kuvasz puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Kuvasz breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Kuvaszs for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Kuvaszs here.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Health Problems

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Kuvaszs and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Kuvasz Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the Kuvasz ranks 7 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 434 Kuvaszs, 51 of them had Thyroid problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Kuvaszs, and how common these diseases are in Kuvaszs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 7 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 25 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 52 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 64 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 124 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed is Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems.

    This is because the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 54 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, 11 of them had Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 7 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 46 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 79 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 126 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 162 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Kuvasz and in Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier:

    Disease Kuvasz Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Rank
    Thyroid problems 7 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 25 out of 70 dog breeds 7 out of 70 dog breeds
    Hips problems 52 out of 198 dog breeds 162 out of 198 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 64 out of 144 dog breeds 46 out of 144 dog breeds
    Patella problems 124 out of 145 dog breeds 79 out of 145 dog breeds
    Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Eyes problems Not Common 126 out of 182 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Kuvasz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Kuvaszs do not like to be left alone.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Kuvaszs shed more than Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Kuvaszs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Kuvasz or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Kuvaszs drool moderately.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Kuvasz or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Kuvaszs are very easy to groom.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Kuvasz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Kuvaszs have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Kuvaszs Bark and Howl? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Kuvaszs bark and howl, but not very much.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Kuvaszs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Kuvaszs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Kuvasz vs. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Kuvaszs have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Kuvaszs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Kuvaszs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kuvasz or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Kuvaszs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Kuvaszs good family dogs? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Kuvaszs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Kuvaszs and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Kuvaszs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Kuvasz Easier to Train than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Kuvaszs are not easy to train.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Kuvasz Better for Apartment Owners than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Kuvaszs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Kuvasz or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Kuvaszs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kuvasz

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Kuvasz that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Kuvasz:

  • Hovawart (72 percent match with Kuvasz). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Hovawart.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier:

  • Cavachon (82 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Kuvasz vs Cavachon.
  • Lowchen (80 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Kuvasz vs Lowchen.
  • Cockalier (81 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Kuvasz vs Cockalier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Kuvasz and how the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Kuvasz and of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier to other breeds:

    Kuvasz Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kuvasz versus Pug     Kuvasz versus Havanese     Kuvasz versus Catahoula Bulldog     Kuvasz versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Kuvasz versus Chi-Poo     Kuvasz versus Pekingese     Kuvasz versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Kuvasz versus American Eskimo Dog     Kuvasz versus German Shepherd Dog     Kuvasz versus Xoloitzcuintli     Kuvasz versus Aussiedoodle     Kuvasz versus Bull Terrier     Kuvasz versus Leonberger     Kuvasz versus Catahoula Bulldog     Kuvasz versus Sloughi     Kuvasz versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Kuvasz versus Bordoodle     Kuvasz versus Redbone Coonhound     Kuvasz versus Japanese Spitz     Kuvasz versus German Shepherd Dog     Kuvasz versus Puli     Kuvasz versus Whoodle     Kuvasz versus Westiepoo     Kuvasz versus Chorkie     Kuvasz versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Dutch Shepherd     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Belgian Tervuren     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Finnish Lapphund     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus English Setter     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Akbash     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Swedish Vallhund     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Plott     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Komondor     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Basenji     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Xoloitzcuintli     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Goldendoodle     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Irish Water Spaniel     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Australian Kelpie     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Chinook     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Belgian Malinois     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Affenpinscher     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Greyhound     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Japanese Chin     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo     

    Conclusion: Kuvasz versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Kuvasz and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier better suits you and your family.