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

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Saint Berdoodle Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Introduction

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

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

Saint Berdoodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

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.

Saint Berdoodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Factor Saint Berdoodle Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 15 to 30 inches 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 5/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Weight 40 to 180 pounds 30 to 40 pounds
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Life Span 8 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Average Lifespan 10.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2020 $1810
Price Range $1500 – $2500 $1050 – $2200
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle is 89 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 not better or worse than the Saint Berdoodle. So, you can get the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or the Saint Berdoodle!

    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 Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

  • Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Saint Berdoodle and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Saint Berdoodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

    Saint Berdoodles weigh 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Saint Berdoodles are 15 to 30 inches 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 Saint Berdoodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The lifespan of Saint Berdoodles is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Saint Berdoodles is 10.0 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 Saint Berdoodles.

    Price of Saint Berdoodle versus Price of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The average price of the Saint Berdoodle puppy is $2020. The price of the Saint Berdoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Saint Berdoodle can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 113 Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle is more expensive than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    Saint Berdoodle Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Average Price $2020 $1810
    Price Range $1500 to $2500 $1050 to $2200

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles. 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 Saint Berdoodle 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Saint Berdoodle versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.

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

    Do Saint Berdoodles shed more than Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Saint Berdoodle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

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

    Saint Berdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

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

    Do Saint Berdoodles Bark and Howl? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Saint Berdoodle vs. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

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

    Are Saint Berdoodles good family dogs? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodles and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Saint Berdoodle Easier to Train than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Saint Berdoodles are very easy to train.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very easy to train.

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

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Saint Berdoodles 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 Saint Berdoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Saint Berdoodle 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 Saint Berdoodle:

  • Schnoodle (77 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Schnoodle.
  • Bergamasco Sheepdog (79 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Bergamasco Sheepdog.
  • Cavapoo (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Cavapoo.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Saint Berdoodle). Here is our comparison of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs French 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 Saint Berdoodle vs Cavachon.
  • Lowchen (80 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs Lowchen.
  • Cockalier (81 percent match with Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Saint Berdoodle vs Cockalier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Saint Berdoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Saint Berdoodle versus Labrador Retriever     Saint Berdoodle versus Goldendoodle     Saint Berdoodle versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Xoloitzcuintli     Saint Berdoodle versus Finnish Lapphund     Saint Berdoodle versus Norwich Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Great Pyrenees     Saint Berdoodle versus Coton de Tulear     Saint Berdoodle versus Bordoodle     Saint Berdoodle versus Pomchi     Saint Berdoodle versus Papipoo     Saint Berdoodle versus Kuvasz     Saint Berdoodle versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Saint Berdoodle versus English Springer Spaniel     Saint Berdoodle versus Stabyhoun     Saint Berdoodle versus Scottish Deerhound     Saint Berdoodle versus Borzoi     Saint Berdoodle versus West Highland White Terrier     Saint Berdoodle versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Saint Berdoodle versus Kai Ken     Saint Berdoodle versus Norwegian Lundehund     Saint Berdoodle versus Bluetick Coonhound     Saint Berdoodle versus Maremma Sheepdog     Saint Berdoodle versus Bluetick Coonhound     Saint Berdoodle versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Bracco Italiano     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Norwegian Lundehund     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Miniature Poodle     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Labrador Retriever     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus West Highland White Terrier     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Cockalier     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Shiloh Shepherd     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Berger Picard     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Puli     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Black Mouth Cur     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Dachshund     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Valley Bulldog     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus King Shepherd     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Bouvier des Flandres     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Shih Tzu     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Catahoula Bulldog     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Mastiff     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Chinook     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Bearded Collie     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Australian Kelpie     Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier versus Pug     

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