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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or Daredevil or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Irish Terrier Border Collie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wheatie
Daredevil
Irish Red Terrier
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Irish Terrier? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie weight comparison:
Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) 25-27 pounds (11-12 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) 26 pounds (11.5 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) 18 inches (43 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) 18 inches (43 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $600-$800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie?
Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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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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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie trainability comparison.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful
Protective
Intelligent
Dominant
Lively
Trainable
Respectful
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie?
High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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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Irish 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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Border Collie 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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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie playfulness comparison:
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Irish Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie?
Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie?
Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.
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 Irish Terrier indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie?
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.
Irish 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.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie?
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Allergies
Cancer
Addison's Disease
Renal Dysplasia
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Irish Terrier and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie?
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 Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie coat comparison:
Curly Wiry
Straight
Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Colors
What are the original Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Irish Terrier and Border Collie color?
Wheaten Red
Wheaten
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie?
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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie 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, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie?

Medium

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

Medium

The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

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

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Irish Terrier or Border Collie? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie?

Not really

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

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

Border Collie 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.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie 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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Irish Terrier and Border Collie have?
5-8 puppies 4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Irish Terrier vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association

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