Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Group
Terrier Group
Personality
Steady, confident, alert, typically not timid or aggressive
Fun Fact
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is one of four terrier breeds that are native to Ireland. Irish peasants owned Wheatens because they were not permitted to own hounds, Beagles, Greyhounds, or Spaniels. A 17th-century law reserved those breeds for the upper class.
Average Height
18-19 Inches (Male)
17-18 Inches (Female)
Average Weight
35-40 Pounds (Male) 30-35 Pounds (Female)
Life Span
12-14 Years
Grooming Tips
- Considered non-shedding.
- Regular brushing is required to prevent knots, tangles, and matting.
- Regular bathing.
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