Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |  Goldendoodle |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Ireland | United States and Australia, deliberately bred from a Golden Retriever and a Poodle |
| Group | Terrier | Crossbreed |
| Size | Medium | Medium to Large |
| Coat | Soft, silky, wavy single coat | Wavy to curly coat, varying from loose waves to tight curls depending on the individual dog |
| Weight | 14 to 20 kg | 20 to 35 kg |
| Height | 43 to 48 cm | 45 to 66 cm |
| Lifespan | 12 to 15 yrs | 10 to 13 yrs |
| Exercise need | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Affection | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Grooming needs | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Barking | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Good with children | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Good with other dogs | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Trainability | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Prey drive | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Copes alone | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Drool | 1/10 | 3/10 |
| Shedding | 2/10 | 3/10 |
| Flat fit | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Running cost | €122 / month | €170 / month |
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier verdict
The bouncy Irish terrier with a silky coat and a joyful greeting
Get one if
- · Active, cheerful families
- · Owners happy to comb most days
- · People who enjoy training and play
Think again if
- · Anyone wanting a low-maintenance coat
- · Homes with small pets that may be chased
- · Owners out at work all day
Goldendoodle verdict
A friendly, trainable Golden Retriever and Poodle cross whose coat, size and health depend heavily on the specific pairing behind it.
Get one if
- · Owners who can offer consistent daily company and structured alone training from puppyhood
- · Active families with space and time for well over an hour of exercise most days
- · People happy to commit to frequent brushing and regular professional grooming appointments
Think again if
- · Owners who are out of the house for long working days without a plan for company
- · Anyone choosing this cross purely to avoid allergies without meeting the specific puppy first
- · People hoping for a coat that never mats or needs professional grooming