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Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Grey Ghost or Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otter Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Weimaraner Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Otterhound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Grey Ghost
Weim
Weimaraner Vorstehhund
Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wheatie
Otter Dog
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? Which is the smallest dog, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?
Large Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound weight comparison:
Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg) Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) 66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) 90.5 pounds (41 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound height comparison:
Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) 24-26 inches (60-65 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) 25 inches (62.5 cm)

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? Which is more expensive?
$1500-$2000 $800-$1000 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?
Very frequent: The Weimaraner is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound intelligence:
Very smart: Weimaraner is an excellent dog breed.
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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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound trainability comparison.
Weimaraner dogs are easy to train.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Otterhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?
Weimaraner dogs are average watchdogs.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Weimaraner dogs are average defenders.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Stubborn
Aloof
Energetic
Alert
Powerful
Intelligent
Social
Steady
Fast
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful
Outright
Tempered
Boisterous
Amiable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Weimaraner dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Otterhound dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound?
High: Weimaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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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Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound social needs comparison:
Weimaraner dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Weimaraner dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Otterhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Weimaraner 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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Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound playfulness comparison:
The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Otterhound is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound?
Average to High: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Weimaraner breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound breed.

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Weimaraner 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.
Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?
Weimaraner 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 dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Weimaraner bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound mouthiness comparison:
Weimaraner dogs have a strong 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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Otterhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound?
Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Allergies
Cancer
Addison's Disease
Renal Dysplasia
Joint Problems
Bloat
Epilepsy
Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Weimaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound lifespan comparison. How long do Weimaraner, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Otterhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Weimaraner: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound?
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 Otterhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?
2.5 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. 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Weimaraner has a low to the 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 Otterhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound coat comparison:
Fine Curly Rough
Waterproof
Colors
What are the original Weimaraner, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Otterhound color?
Gray
Blue
Silver
Copper
Wheaten Black
Tan
Blue
Cream
Wheaten
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Weimaraner dogs shed moderately.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Otterhound dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound?
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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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
Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound 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, Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound?

Medium

The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Medium

The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Weimaraner drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Otterhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Good With Comparison

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

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound 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: Weimaraner or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Otterhound? 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?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound?

Not really

Weimaraner 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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Yes

Otterhound breed usually likes 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.

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound 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 Weimaraner and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Otterhound have?
6-8 puppies 5-8 puppies 4-7 puppies

Weimaraner vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Otterhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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
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 Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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