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Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Aussie or Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or Cowley Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Sealyham Terrier
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Aussie Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wheatie
Cowley Terrier
Welsh Border Terrier
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Small Medium Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier weight comparison:
9-14 pounds (4-6 kg) Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) 20 pounds (9 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
11.5 pounds (5 kg) Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) 20 pounds (9 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier height comparison:
9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) 12 inches (30 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) 12 inches (30 cm)

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1500 $800-$1000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Frequent: The Australian Terrier is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Sealyham Terrier is easier than average to get.

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier intelligence:
Smart: The Australian Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier trainability comparison.
Australian Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Australian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Spirited
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outright
Tempered
Fearless
Calm
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Australian Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier?
Average: Australian Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Sealyham Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier social needs comparison:
Australian Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Australian Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier playfulness comparison:
The Australian Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
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Average: Sealyham Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier?
Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average: The Sealyham Terrier barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Terrier indoors.
Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Sealyham Terrier breed.

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Australian Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Sealyham Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Australian Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Sealyham Terrier dogs handle alone time quite well.

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Australian Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Sealyham Terrier bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Australian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Sealyham Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier mouthiness comparison:
Australian Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier?
Australian Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Sealyham Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier health problems comparison:
No data available Allergies
Cancer
Addison's Disease
Renal Dysplasia
Allergies
Eye Problems
Ear Infections
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Skin Allergies
Primary Lens Luxation
Glaucoma
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Australian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Sealyham Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Sealyham Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Terrier: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Sealyham Terrier: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Sealyham Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier energy level comparison:
Australian Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Sealyham Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sealyham Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Australian Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Sealyham Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Australian Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Sealyham Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier coat comparison:
Rough Curly Wiry
Dense
Soft
Weather-resistant
Colors
What are the original Australian Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Sealyham Terrier color?
Tan
Red
Blue
Sandy
Wheaten White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier grooming comparison:
Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Sealyham Terrier requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Australian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Sealyham Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier?

Medium

The Australian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Sealyham Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Australian Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Sealyham Terrier is an average drooler.
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Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Sealyham Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Sealyham Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Australian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Sealyham Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Australian Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Sealyham Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier?
Australian Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Sealyham Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier?
Yes
Australian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Sealyham Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Sealyham Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Sealyham Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Sealyham Terrier? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier?

Not really

Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Sealyham Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Australian Terrier and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Sealyham Terrier have?
3-6 puppies 5-8 puppies 3-6 puppies

Australian Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Irish Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
Club Espanol De Terriers
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

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