Boykin Spaniel vs Horgi vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Boykin Spaniel	Horgi	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origins	United States	Russia Wales	Ireland
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Group	Gun Dog	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	98	568	49
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Other Names	Boykin, Swamp Poodle, LBD (Little Brown Dog)	Cross between the Corgi and Siberian Husky Corgsky Siborgi	Wheaten, Wheatie, Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	Not recognized by any clubs.	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
Price	$800-$1000	400-600	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Boykin Spaniel vs Horgi vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)	20-50 pounds (9-23 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)	35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height	15-18 inches (38-46 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Avg. Height	16.5 inches (42 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Boykin Spaniel vs Horgi vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Coat	Feathered	Double	Curly
Colors	Brown	Black Cream Sable Fawn	Wheaten
Grooming	Average: The Boykin Spaniel requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Horgi requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Boykin Spaniels shed moderately.	Horgis shed above average.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are low shedders.

Characteristics - Boykin Spaniel vs Horgi vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Temperament	Companionable Energetic Intelligent Eager Friendly Trainable	Playful Energetic Active Companionable	Affectionate Faithful Playful Energetic Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Horgi's has great intelligence.	Average: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Boykin Spaniels are easy to train.	Horgis are easy to train.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Boykin Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Horgi is a playful breed.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Boykin Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Horgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Boykin Spaniels need for social interaction is average.	Horgis are a social breed.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Boykin Spaniel barks occasionally.	Average: The Horgi barks occasionally.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Boykin Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Horgis are one of the best watchdogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Boykin Spaniels are average defenders.	Horgis are average defenders.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Boykin Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Horgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Boykin Spaniels have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Horgis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Boykin Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Horgis have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Boykin Spaniels have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Horgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 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.
Apartment Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Horgis are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Boykin Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Horgis don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Horgis 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 Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Boykin Spaniel vs Horgi vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.	Horgis are very stranger friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.	Horgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Horgis are average friendly towards cats.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.	Horgis are dog-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Boykin Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Horgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Horgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Boykin Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Horgis are generally with other pets.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Boykin Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Horgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Yes Boykin Spaniel breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Horgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Boykin Spaniel vs Horgi vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Health Issues	The Boykin Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Horgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cushing's Syndrome Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Heart Problems Hypothyroidism	Back Issues Hip Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy	Addison's Disease Allergies Cancer Renal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes No	Yes
Energy Level	Boykin Spaniels are high energy dogs.	Horgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Boykin Spaniels need a lot of exercises.	Horgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Boykin Spaniels don't need too much sleep.	Horgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Horgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Boykin Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Horgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Horgi is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Boykin Spaniel vs Horgi vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-7 puppies	3-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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