Breed Comparison: Pharaoh Hound Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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Pharaoh Hound Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Introduction

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

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

Pharaoh Hound versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Pharaoh Hound versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Overview

Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are similar in size. The Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Pharaoh Hound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

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.

Pharaoh Hound versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Factor Pharaoh Hound Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 11 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 2/5
Height 21 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Weight 45 to 55 pounds 30 to 40 pounds
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1050 – $2200
Average Price No Data $1810
Temperament Score 81.8 percent 73.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
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  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 168 51
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 37 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound is 84 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 Pharaoh Hound. 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 Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Pharaoh Hound versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

    Pharaoh Hounds weigh 45 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Pharaoh Hounds are 21 to 25 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 Pharaoh Hound versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is between 11 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Pharaoh Hounds is 12.5 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.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers live longer than Pharaoh Hounds.

    Temperament of the Pharaoh Hound Versus the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Pharaoh Hound is 81.8 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 81.8 percent, the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 55 Pharaoh Hounds and 37 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

    Adopting the Pharaoh Hound versus Adopting the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pharaoh Hounds and many Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Pharaoh Hound named Ruffles that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pharaoh Hounds like Ruffles on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Pharaoh Hounds, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Tully is a Male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers like Tully that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Also, Manny is an adorable Male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    You can find more Pharaoh Hounds and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Pharaoh Hound versus the Intelligence of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pharaoh Hound Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 37 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 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 Pharaoh Hound has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pharaoh Hound belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Pharaoh Hounds tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 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 Pharaoh Hound is more intelligent than the Soft Coated Wheaten 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 Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound. 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 Pharaoh Hound is 168 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Pharaoh Hound

    Popularity of Pharaoh Hound

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Year Pharaoh Hound Popularity Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 160 51
    2014 164 49
    2015 171 47
    2016 168 50
    2017 174 49
    2018 172 53
    2019 161 54
    2020 180 58

    Health Problems of Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound than for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    4 health tests are recommended for Pharaoh Hound while 2 tests are recommended for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

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

    Pharaoh Hound Health Problems

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

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hound Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the Pharaoh Hound ranks 18 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 220 Pharaoh Hounds, 18 of them had Thyroid problems.

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

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 18 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 60 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 69 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 86 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 184 out of 198 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 Pharaoh Hound and in Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pharaoh Hound and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier:

    Disease Pharaoh Hound Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Rank
    Thyroid problems 18 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 60 out of 145 dog breeds 79 out of 145 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 69 out of 144 dog breeds 46 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 86 out of 182 dog breeds 126 out of 182 dog breeds
    Hips problems 184 out of 198 dog breeds 162 out of 198 dog breeds
    Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 7 out of 70 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: Pharaoh Hound versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pharaoh Hounds do not like to be left alone.

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

    Do Pharaoh Hounds shed more than Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hound or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hound or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pharaoh Hounds are very easy to groom.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not 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 Pharaoh Hounds Bark and Howl? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pharaoh Hounds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Can Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pharaoh Hounds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Pharaoh Hound vs. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hound or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pharaoh Hounds get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Are Pharaoh Hounds good family dogs? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hounds and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pharaoh Hounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Pharaoh Hound Easier to Train than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pharaoh Hounds are fairly easy to train.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very easy to train.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Pharaoh Hounds 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 Pharaoh Hound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pharaoh Hound 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 Pharaoh Hound:

  • Italian Greyhound (76 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Italian Greyhound.
  • Tibetan Spaniel (75 percent match with Pharaoh Hound). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Tibetan Spaniel.

    • 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 Pharaoh Hound vs Cavachon.
  • Lowchen (80 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Lowchen.
  • Cockalier (81 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Pharaoh Hound vs Cockalier.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pharaoh Hound Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

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