Differences and Similarities between the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

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Norfolk Terrier Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Norfolk Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Norfolk Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are Terrier Dogs. This means both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.

Norfolk Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Factor Norfolk Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Does NOT Shed 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 5/5 3/5
Weight 11 to 12 pounds 30 to 40 pounds
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 3/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Height 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2500 $1810
Price Range $2500 – $2500 $1050 – $2200
Temperament Score 92.9 percent 73.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Ichthyosis
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 130 51
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 56 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier is 94 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 Norfolk Terrier is a better pet than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. So, you should get the Norfolk 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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Norfolk Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

    Norfolk Terriers weigh 11 to 12 pounds when fully grown. Norfolk Terriers are 9 to 10 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 Norfolk Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The lifespan of Norfolk Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Norfolk Terriers is 13.5 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.

    Temperament of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Versus the Norfolk Terrier

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Norfolk Terrier is 92.9 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 92.9 percent, the Norfolk Terrier has an above-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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 14 Norfolk Terriers and 37 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

    Price of Norfolk Terrier versus Price of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The average price of the Norfolk Terrier puppy is $2500. The price of the Norfolk Terrier typically ranges from $2500 – $2500. However, the price of a Norfolk Terrier can be as low as $2500 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier is more expensive than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    Norfolk Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Average Price $2500 $1810
    Price Range $2500 to $2500 $1050 to $2200

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Norfolk Terriers. 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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier versus the Intelligence of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Norfolk Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 56 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 Norfolk Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 56 out of 130 dog breeds. The Norfolk Terrier belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Norfolk Terriers tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 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 Norfolk Terrier.

    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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier. 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 Norfolk Terrier is 130 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Norfolk Terrier

    Popularity of Norfolk Terrier

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Year Norfolk Terrier Popularity Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 129 51
    2014 131 49
    2015 131 47
    2016 134 50
    2017 128 49
    2018 126 53
    2019 131 54
    2020 130 58

    Health Problems of Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier than for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    5 health tests are recommended for Norfolk Terrier while 2 tests are recommended for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

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

    Norfolk Terrier Health Problems

    Norfolk Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Norfolk 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 Norfolk Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Norfolk 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 Norfolk Terriers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Ichthyosis
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Norfolk Terriers 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 Norfolk Terriers 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 Norfolk Terrier Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Norfolk Terrier ranks 1 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 592 Norfolk Terriers, 30 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

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

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 1 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 2 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 20 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 29 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 37 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 Norfolk Terrier and in Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier:

    Disease Norfolk Terrier Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Rank
    Congenital Cardiac problems 1 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 2 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 20 out of 198 dog breeds 162 out of 198 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 29 out of 182 dog breeds 126 out of 182 dog breeds
    Patella problems 37 out of 145 dog breeds 79 out of 145 dog breeds
    Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 7 out of 70 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 46 out of 144 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: Norfolk Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Norfolk Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

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

    Do Norfolk Terriers shed more than Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Norfolk Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good 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 Norfolk Terrier or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Norfolk Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

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

    Norfolk Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Norfolk Terriers 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 Norfolk Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Norfolk Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

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

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

    Norfolk Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Norfolk Terrier vs. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Norfolk Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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 Norfolk Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Norfolk Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    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 Norfolk Terrier or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Norfolk Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

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

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

    Norfolk Terriers 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 Norfolk Terriers and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Norfolk Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

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

    Norfolk Terriers are very easy to train.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very easy to train.

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

    Norfolk Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Norfolk Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Norfolk Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Norfolk 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 Norfolk Terrier:

  • Boston Terrier (77 percent match with Norfolk Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Boston Terrier.
  • Cockapoo (75 percent match with Norfolk Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Cockapoo.
  • 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 Norfolk Terrier vs Cavachon.
  • Lowchen (80 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Norfolk Terrier vs Lowchen.
  • Cockalier (81 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Norfolk Terrier vs Cockalier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Norfolk Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Norfolk Terrier versus Australian Shepherd     Norfolk Terrier versus Bolognese     Norfolk Terrier versus Australian Shepherd     Norfolk Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Norfolk Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Norfolk Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel     Norfolk Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Norfolk Terrier versus Shih Tzu     Norfolk Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Norfolk Terrier versus Whoodle     Norfolk Terrier versus Pomapoo     Norfolk Terrier versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Norfolk Terrier versus Ibizan Hound     Norfolk Terrier versus Shiranian     Norfolk Terrier versus Keeshond     Norfolk Terrier versus Bloodhound     Norfolk Terrier versus Bolognese     Norfolk Terrier versus Keeshond     Norfolk Terrier versus Berger Picard     Norfolk Terrier versus Irish Setter     Norfolk Terrier versus Basenji     Norfolk Terrier versus Belgian Malinois     Norfolk Terrier versus Whoodle     Norfolk Terrier versus Boxerdoodle     Norfolk Terrier versus Boerboel     

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Kishu Ken     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Bolognese     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Shetland Sheepdog     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Italian Greyhound     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Pomchi     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus American Bulldog     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Cavapoo     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus German Longhaired Pointer     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Briard     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Frenchton     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Border Terrier     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Standard Poodle     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Mountain Cur     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Kooikerhondje     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Pug     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus English Cocker Spaniel     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Pyrenean Shepherd     

    Conclusion: Norfolk Terrier 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 Norfolk Terrier and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier better suits you and your family.