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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed information and pictures
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is part of the Terrier group. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a dog with Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is Average. It was breed to be good for Companionship, Family Pet, Rodent Catcher, Watch Dog The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier lifestyle is Adaptable to indoor or outdoor living
The soft coated wheaten terrier is prone to flea allergies and protein wasting disease (PLE and PLN). It is important that when contacting a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed standard.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
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Group:
Terrier |
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Shoulder Height:
17.00 in - 19.00 in |
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Weight:
35-45 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Ireland - Known there for more than 200 years. Thought to be of same heritage as Kerry Blue Terrier. Used early on as vermin hunter, guard dog and hunting companion. Not of much interest until they were exhibited at a terrier match in 1932. Dubbed the Irish Wheaten Terrier, it was renamed the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier in 1937; recognized by Irish KC in 1937, AKC in 1973, and Canada in 1978. Originally it was shown natural, but now it sports a very stylized clip.
Character:
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is active, but not hyperactive. It is always eager to make new friends. It is alert and watchful, cheerful and curious.
Temperment:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with children and other animals, provided proper socialization has taken place.
Coat:
Is abundant and wheaten-colored and falls in soft waves in adulthood.
Care
Extensive grooming of the coat is required, as the coat is non-shedding. It must be combed thoroughly at least weekly.
Colour:
Any shade from light wheaten to golden reddish
Comments:
Purposes:
Companionship, Family Pet, Rodent Catcher, Watch Dog
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