Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Choose a German Malinois if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois

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Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Cream

Black
Cream
Red
Silver
Blue
Fawn
Sable
Gray

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers have medium-length coats.

German Malinoiss have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wavy

Straight

A Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A German Malinois can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Kidney Problems

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Heart Diseases and Disorders

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Hemophilia
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Diseases and Disorders

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Coagulation Assay

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

German Malinoiss need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

German Malinoiss bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Shake, Getting Pet, Walking, New Smells, Tracking, Walk, Running, Sniffing, Pets, Bike ride, Tug-of-war

Play, Fetch, Hike, Swimmi, Swim, Jogging, Dog Parks, Walk, Hide & Seek, Go to Beach, Run, Playdate, Nap, Heel, Brushing, Shake, Flirt pole, Catch, Sit, Hikes, Walks, Games, Running, Snoozing, Training, Walkies, Braniac, Cuddles

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

German Malinoiss are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Malinois, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most German Malinoiss usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The German Malinois requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

German Malinois should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 60-85 pound (27 - 39 kg) German Malinois feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average cost of a German Malinois is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a German Malinois is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

German Malinois is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not dog-friendly.

German Malinoiss are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

German Malinoiss are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

The German Malinois is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.