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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Medium Breed |
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Terrier Group, Hunting, Herding, Farm
Dog |
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Country of Origin
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Ireland |
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Ancestry |
Developed in Ireland from
unknown sources |
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Original Function |
General purpose farm dog:
hunting rodents, guarding and herding. |
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Height at Shoulder |
Female 17-18" Male
18-19" |
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Weight |
Female 30-35 lbs. Male
35-40 lbs. |
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Lifespan |
12-14 Years |
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Coat |
Long, soft, slightly wavy,
non-shedding, hypoallergenic, single layer coat in shades of
'wheaten' a light, creamy beige color. Soft Coated Wheaten puppies
are dark red or brown and lighten to the adult color in 1-3 years.
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Tail |
Short, docked and held
upright. |
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Head |
Sturdy, medium length head
that appears rectangular when the hair is long and falls over the eyes
and muzzle. |
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Ears |
Small, V-shaped drop ears.
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Related Breeds |
Kerry Blue Terrier, Irish
Terrier |
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Alternative Names |
Wheaten, Irish Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier |
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Nicknames |
Wheatie |
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Grooming: |
The classic image of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is that of
abundant, medium-length flowing hair that covers the eyes and forms a beard.
The image is that of a rectangular head on a rectangular body. The
maintenance of this look requires daily brushing and either professional or
skillful home grooming. Clipping the hair to a few inches all over the
body and head reduces grooming requirements but loses the classic
rectangular image. |
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Exercise requirements: |
Moderate to High |
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Aggression: |
Generally friendly but will bark an alarm and be a good
watchdog. Will chase small animals and cars. |
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Temperament: |
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is an affectionate,
high-spirited and friendly dog. It usually gets along with people and
other pets. It can be very rambunctious but is considered quite gentle
for a terrier. Wheatens stay energetic for most of their lives and can
be too much for very small children and some seniors. |
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Owner requirement: |
Firm, strong but gentle. Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are
sensitive and require patience and dedication to training. |
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Trainability |
Moderate |
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Health concerns: |
PLE protein-losing enteropathy (loss of protein from the
intestinal tract) and PLN protein-losing nephropathy (loss of protein from
the kidneys), renal dysplasia, allergies, heart abnormalities and CHD
canine hip dysplasia. |
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Environmental
requirements: |
Good tolerance for moderate cold, heat and damp.
Requires good fencing as Soft Coated Wheatens can dig and wander off or
chase small animals or cars.
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Feeding requirements: |
No special requirements |
AKC: American Kennel Club USA: Terrier Group since 1973
UKC: United Kennel Club USA: Terriers
CKC: Canadian Kennel Club: Terriers
FCI: Fédération
Cynologique Internationale: Terriers (Group 3/Section 1/Breed 40)
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council: Terriers
KCUK: Kennel Club United Kingdom: Terriers since 1943
NZKC: New Zealand Kennel Club: Terriers
IKC: Irish Kennel Club: Terriers since 1937 |
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is one of the long-legged
terriers from Ireland. It is distinguished from other terriers by its
gentler disposition, sensitivity and friendliness. It is probably
the ancestor of the Kerry Blue Terrier. As with other terriers, Soft
Coated Wheatens can be willful and stubborn. They require patience,
time and attention from their owners.
Bred as all around working dogs, they are energetic but not
overly so. They need daily walks and runs in fenced areas as they tend
to chase small animals, birds and cars. They can be prone to barking
and fence fighting. Since they do not shed, they
are good dogs for allergy sufferers but also require brushing and clipping
to look their best and prevent mats. |
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