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- Puggle Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Introduction
- Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Overview
- Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Lifespan of Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Price of Puggle versus Price of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Adopting the Puggle versus Adopting the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Do Puggles shed more than Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
- Does the Puggle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
- Do Puggles Bark and Howl? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
- Can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Puggle vs. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
- Are Puggles good family dogs? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Puggles and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
- Is the Puggle Easier to Train than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Puggle Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Puggle 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 Puggle 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 Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Puggle 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 Puggle 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 Puggle 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 Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Puggle is a small-sized dog while the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
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.
Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Puggle 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 Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
| Factor | Puggle | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 15 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Height | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder | 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 18 to 30 pounds | 30 to 40 pounds |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1330 | $1810 |
| Price Range | $995 – $1400 | $1050 – $2200 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Puggle 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 Puggle is 85 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 Puggle. 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 Puggle 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 Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 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 Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles 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 Puggles.
Price of Puggle versus Price of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of a Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle 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 Puggle.
| Puggle | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1330 | $1810 |
| Price Range | $995 to $1400 | $1050 to $2200 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Puggle and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Puggle puppies or how many Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles. The typical price range is shaded Green.
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 Puggle 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.
Adopting the Puggle versus Adopting the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Puggles 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 Puggle named Hamlet that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Puggles like Hamlet on pefinder.com.
Also, like Puggles, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Linus 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 Linus that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
5820 Oliver is the name of another Puggle (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
Also, Maddox is an adorable Male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Puggles and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Puggle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Puggles shed more than Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
Puggles shed moderately.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Puggles 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 Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Puggle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Puggles 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 Puggles Bark and Howl? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Puggle vs. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Puggles 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 Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
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 Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Puggles good family dogs? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Puggles and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Puggle Easier to Train than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Puggles are not easy to train.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very easy to train.
Is the Puggle Better for Apartment Owners than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Puggle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Puggles 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 Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
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:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Puggle and how the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Puggle and of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier to other breeds:
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Shihpoo Puggle versus Carolina Dog Puggle versus Weimaraner Puggle versus American Bulldog Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Puggle versus Goldador Puggle versus Bedlington Terrier Puggle versus Afador Puggle versus Chihuahua Puggle versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Puggle versus Beagle Puggle versus Cesky Terrier Puggle versus Swedish Vallhund Puggle versus Alaskan Klee Kai Puggle versus Leonberger Puggle versus Beaglier Puggle versus Brussels Griffon Puggle versus Australian Terrier Puggle versus Tibetan Spaniel Puggle versus Irish Wolfhound Puggle versus Maltipoo Puggle versus Alaskan Malamute Puggle versus Karelian Bear Dog Puggle versus Bernese Mountain Dog Puggle versus Welsh Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Cockapoo Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Dachshund Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Sealyham Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Plott Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Mountain Cur Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Shihpoo Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Australian Shepherd Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Standard Poodle Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Spinone Italiano Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Leonberger Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Harrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Akita Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Silky Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Welsh Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Kerry Blue Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Bolognese Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Finnish Spitz Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Maltese Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Australian Shepherd Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Bedlington Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Swedish Vallhund
Conclusion: Puggle 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 Puggle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier better suits you and your family.