Why you Should Get the Pomeranian Instead of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Last Updated: Apr 12, 2022

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Pomeranian Versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Pomeranian and for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pomeranian or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pomeranian is a tiny-sized dog while the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Pomeranian belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pomeranian to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

FactorPomeranianSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone1/52/5
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Tendency NOT to Wander5/52/5
Life Span12 to 16 years12 to 15 years
Tolerates Hot Weather2/53/5
Kid-Friendly2/55/5
Dog Friendly2/55/5
Easy To Groom2/53/5
Does NOT chew on things4/54/5
Low Prey Drive4/53/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor4/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs4/52/5
Friendly Toward Strangers3/55/5
General Health3/54/5
NOT Rambunctious3/52/5
Potential For Playfulness3/55/5
Weight3 to 7 pounds30 to 40 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living4/55/5
Good For Novice Owners4/54/5
Easygoing2/52/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/52/5
Does NOT Shed2/54/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/53/5
Easy To Train4/54/5
Intelligence4/54/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl1/53/5
Height7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Average Lifespan14.0 years13.5 years
Average Price$2150$1710
Price Range$1500 – $2500$1050 – $2100
Temperament Score77.8 percent73.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds2253
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)2340

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pomeranian in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Pomeranian is 79 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 89 out of 125.

    Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, we still believe that the Pomeranian is a better pet than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    This is because Pomeranians are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Pomeranian will come out on top.

    Also, we are biased in favor of the Pomeranian :-). We are for the Pomeranian. So get a Pomeranian!

    Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are most different:

  • Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Pomeranians do not get along well with other dogs. However, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with other dogs.
  • The Similarities Between the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size Comparison of the Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    The Pomeranian weighs 3 to 7 pounds when fully grown. The Pomeranian is 7 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier weighs 30 to 40 pounds when fully grown. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Pomeranian versus Size of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Appearance (Colors) of the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pomeranian Colors

    The Pomeranian comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Black
    • Apricot / Beige
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Merle (Blue)
    • Sable
    • Gray / Blue / Silver
    • Bicolor
    • Golden
    • Brindle

    The Pomeranian comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • Black
    • White / Cream
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Brindle
    • Red / Chestnut / Orange
    • Apricot / Beige

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Colors

    The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier comes in the following beautiful primary colors:

    • Apricot / Beige
    • White / Cream
    • Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn
    • Tricolor (Brown, Black, & White)
    • Brown / Chocolate
    • Brindle

    The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier comes in the following lovely secondary colors in addition to its primary colors:

    • White / Cream
    • Black
    • Gray / Blue / Silver

    Lifespan of Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The lifespan of the Pomeranian is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Pomeranian is 14.0 years.

    The lifespan of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 13.5 years.

    The Pomeranian live longer than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Temperament of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Versus the Pomeranian

    The Pomeranian has a better temperament than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Pomeranian is 77.8 percent while the temperament score for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 73.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 77.8 percent, the Pomeranian has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 73.0 percent, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 36 Pomeranians and 37 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

    Price of Pomeranian versus Price of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    The average price of the Pomeranian puppy is $2150. The price of the Pomeranian typically ranges from $1500 – $2500. However, the price of a Pomeranian can be as low as $150 and as high as $10000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1412 Pomeranian puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy is $1710. The price of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier typically ranges from $1050 – $2100. However, the price of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier can be as low as $500 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 290 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pomeranian is more expensive than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    Pomeranian Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Average Price $2150 $1710
    Price Range $1500 to $2500 $1050 to $2100

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Pomeranian and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Pomeranian puppies or how many Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomeranians. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pomeranian puppy or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Adopting the Pomeranian versus Adopting the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pomeranians and many Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Pomeranian named Cash that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pomeranians like Cash on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Pomeranians, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Goodie is a Male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers like Goodie that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Ray Ray is the name of another Pomeranian (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Manny is an adorable Male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Pomeranians and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Pomeranians and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Pomeranian versus the Intelligence of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pomeranian Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 23 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Pomeranian has an obedience intelligence rank of 23 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pomeranian belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Pomeranians tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 40 out of 130 dog breeds. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Pomeranian is more intelligent than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Pomeranian versus Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pomeranian is more popular with dog owners than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pomeranian is 22 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 53 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Pomeranian

    Popularity of Pomeranian

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Popularity of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Year Pomeranian Popularity Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 19 51
    2014 20 49
    2015 21 47
    2016 22 50
    2017 22 49
    2018 23 53
    2019 24 54
    2020 23 58
    2021 24 66

    Health Problems of Pomeranian versus Health Problems of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Pomeranian is prone to more genetic health problems than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Pomeranian than for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    6 health tests are recommended for Pomeranian while 2 tests are recommended for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Pomeranians and in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.

    Pomeranian Health Problems

    Pomeranians are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pomeranian puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pomeranian puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pomeranian breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pomeranians for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pomeranians here.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Health Problems

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia

  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Pomeranians and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pomeranian Breed is Patella problems.

    This is because the Pomeranian ranks 1 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1542 Pomeranians, 456 of them had Patella problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pomeranians, and how common these diseases are in Pomeranians relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Patella problems: Rank 1 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 49 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 75 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 89 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 171 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed is Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems.

    This is because the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 54 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, 11 of them had Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 7 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 46 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 79 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 126 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 162 out of 198 Dog Breeds

  • The table below lists the common health problems in Pomeranian and in Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier:

    Disease Pomeranian Rank Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Rank
    Patella problems 1 out of 145 dog breeds 79 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 49 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 75 out of 198 dog breeds 162 out of 198 dog breeds
    Thyroid problems 89 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 171 out of 182 dog breeds 126 out of 182 dog breeds
    Paroxysmal Dyskinesia problems Not Common 1 out of 1 dog breeds
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 7 out of 70 dog breeds
    Elbow problems Not Common 46 out of 144 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pomeranians do not like to be left alone.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Pomeranians shed more than Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pomeranians shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Pomeranian or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pomeranians require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are moderately easy to groom.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pomeranian or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pomeranians do not get along well with other dogs.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Pomeranians good family dogs? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pomeranians are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Is the Pomeranian Easier to Train than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pomeranians are very easy to train.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very easy to train.

    Which one drools more, the Pomeranian or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pomeranians do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Pomeranians and Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pomeranians do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Pomeranian Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pomeranians have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Pomeranians Bark and Howl? What about Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers?

    Pomeranians are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Can Pomeranians Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pomeranians can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pomeranian vs. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Pomeranians do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Pomeranians Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pomeranians cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Is the Pomeranian Better for Apartment Owners than the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pomeranians adapt very well to apartment living.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pomeranian or the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

    Pomeranians are very good for new dog owners.

    Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are very good for new dog owners.

    Pomeranian Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Pomeranian compares to other breeds aside from the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Pomeranian to other breeds:

    Pomeranian versus Frenchton     Pomeranian versus Papipoo     Pomeranian versus Boxerdoodle     Pomeranian versus Bluetick Coonhound     Pomeranian versus Boston Terrier     Pomeranian versus German Longhaired Pointer     Pomeranian versus Dalmatian     Pomeranian versus Coton de Tulear     Pomeranian versus Belgian Tervuren     Pomeranian versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Pomeranian versus Chow Chow     Pomeranian versus Pomeranian     Pomeranian versus Bordoodle     Pomeranian versus Cockapoo     Pomeranian versus Great Dane     Pomeranian versus Kuvasz     Pomeranian versus Scottish Terrier     Pomeranian versus Korean Jindo Dog     

    Conclusion: Pomeranian versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Pomeranian and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier better suits you and your family.