Breed comparison
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Spanish Water Dog5Affection with family5
5Good with young children4
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness4
4Energy level4
3Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs5
3Adaptability3
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking3
1Shedding1
4Coat grooming4
2Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Mental stimulation needs: the Spanish Water Dog scores 5 out of 5, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 3.
They score the same on affection with family, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, energy level, adaptability, watchdog / protective.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier if you have young children. Pick the Spanish Water Dog if you want a dog that is easier to train.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.