Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Country of origin: Ireland
Registries: AKC, UKC, CKC
Occupation: Versatile farm
dog, companion
Size: 16–20.5kg (35–45lb),
46–48cm (18–19in)
Longevity: 12 to 14 years
Exercise: Daily
Training: Moderate to difficult
Grooming: Difficult
Colors: Wheaten

A law of 1698 stated that in Ireland  only the landed gentry could  own a “hound, beagle,  greyhound, or land  spaniel”. The terrier or  all-purpose working dog  was the peasant’s lot, and  into this category fell the  versatile Wheaten, used  for guarding, herding,  droving, and hunting  since at least the 18th  century. It is among  the most easy-going  and obedient of  the terrier breeds,  less aggressive  towards other dogs than most, although  still with an inclination to chase small pets.  Mildly prone to hip dysplasia, the breed is  popular as a guard dog and companion  today, particularly in North  America. Bitches often  produce litters of up  to ten pups.

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