Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed origin: Ireland
Original purpose: All-purpose farm dog.
AKC recognized: 1973
AKC group: Terrier
Size:
Weight: males 35 to 40 lbs;
females 30 to 35 lbs
Size: Height: males 18 to 19 inches;
females 17 to 18 inches
Color: Any shade of wheaten.
Life span: 14 to 18 years.
General characteristics/temperament: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is happy, steady, confident, alert, inquisitive, and fun-loving. They adapt well to different living situations, and generally do well with children. They are energetic and need plenty of exercise. Most Wheatens are enthusiastic greeters and will jump up to lick a person's face. Intelligent but headstrong, they require patience and consistent positive training.
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Good with children? Yes
Good watchdog? Yes
Protective? Yes
OK in apartments? Yes if given enough exercise.
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Intelligent? Yes
Easy to train? No
Energy/Activity Level: High
Suitable canine sports/activities: obedience, agility, earthdog
Grooming requirement: The single coat is low-shedding, but grows continually and needs to be trimmed regularly. Brush and comb daily to prevent mats.
Known health problems: Protein-losing nephropathy, protein-losing enteropathy, Addison's disease, renal dysplasia, allergies, inflammatory bowel disease.
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Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America Rescue
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