Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Quick Stats:

Other Common Names:
Wheaten Terrier , Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Description:
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a rectangular outline and a head shaped like a long rectangle with a small strong jaw and a large black nose. This dog is distinguished by his soft, silky, wheaten colored coat.

Country of Origin:
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated in Ireland

Height:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier males range from 18 to 20 inches (46-51 cm.), females from 17 to 19 inches (43-48 cm.)

Weight:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier males weigh from 35 to 45 pounds (16-20 kg.), femailes from 30 to 40 pounds (14-18 kg.)

Colors:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are born with a black coat; as they mature, it changes to the color of ripening wheat

Coat:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have very distinctive coats which are not shed. It is silky and wavy, and must be combed daily to avoid matting.

Temperament:
An intelligent and loving breed, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do well with children and are very devoted to their families, but they will not get along with cats. They are playful, friendly and sweet-tempered.

Health Concerns:
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is prone to flea allergies and protein wasting disease (PLE and PLN).

Life Expectancy:
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier can be expected to live about 12 to 15 years.

Living Environment:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do well in apartments and require a small yard. They do not fare well in heat.

AKC Group:
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are in the Terrier Group.

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