The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is an Irish breed, sharing its ancestry with the Kerry Blue and Irish Terriers, and originally served as an all purpose farm dog. The Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized dog weighing 30 to 40 pounds. The coat is soft, wavy and the color of wheat (hence the name of the breed). Intelligent, affectionate and loving, they are considered “people” dogs, and their playful personalities will stay with them into their senior years. Despite their affectionate and gentle natures, they are true Terriers and must be handled firmly, fairly and with consistency.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Meet the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Group:
Terrier
Breed Personality:
Friendly, Easy to groom, Energetic, Sociable
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 14
(years): 14
Max Height
(inches): 19
(inches): 19
Max Weight
(lbs): 40
(lbs): 40
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (1/5)
Grooming Needs (4/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (3/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (3/5)
Breed Variations
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