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18 – 19 inches
35 – 45 lbs.
A good, clear wheaten, the shade of ripening wheat; white and red equally objectionable; dark shading on ears not untypical.
Soft and silky.
High
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Adapt well to urban living. An apartment is fine if they are exercised daily. Owners of a Soft-Coated Wheaten should be calm, patient with no overbearing tendencies.
12 – 14 years
5 – 6
Ireland
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are lively, loyal, energetic
Yes, gets along well with considerate ones.
Yes, usually accepts other household pets, should be socialized at a young age to get along with cats.
Hunting dog and family pet.
High
Medium – Low
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need to be trained from an early age. Highly intelligent they will learn quickly. They have a straightforward nature and should be handled in a straightforward manner.
High, Obedience – Medium, Problem Solving – High
Progressive retinal atrophy, colitis, hip dysplasia, kidney diseases and allergic skin problems.
There is no exact origins of the Wheaten Terrier but soft coated terriers have existed in Ireland for many centuries. It is said they may have been crossed with the Kerry Blue Terrier. They were originally used to guard the farm and it’s animals and sometimes to hunt game or be a water retriever.
1973
Terrier
Terrier
Constant care is needed to maintain the Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers flowing coat. Daily combing with a medium-tooth comb is recommended to keep them tangle free. Trim fringes from ears, feet and under the tail. Give them regular brushing of the teeth, nail clipping and ear and eye cleaning. Bathing or dry shampooing only when necessary. Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need moderate but regular exercise to prevent boredom.
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC
