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

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Name	Dachshund	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origins	Germany	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	13	49
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Other Names	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Wheaten, Wheatie, Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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	$500-$700	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Coat	Fine	Curly
Colors	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Wheaten
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are low shedders.

Characteristics - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Temperament	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Affectionate Faithful Playful Energetic Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Dachshunds are easy to train.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	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.
Affection Level	Dachshunds 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	Dachshunds are a social breed.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Dachshunds are average defenders.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dachshunds 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	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	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	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Dachshunds 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.

Good With - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dachshund 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	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dachshunds 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 Dachshunds 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.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes 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.
Boat Dog	Not really Dachshund 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.

Health Factors - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Health Issues	The Dachshund 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	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Addison's Disease Allergies Cancer Renal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 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	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dachshund vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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