Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a
medium sized dog with a height ranging from 17 to
20 inches at the withers and a weight of 30 to 45
pounds, depending on sex. The bitch is slightly
smaller than the dog. This dog has a long, single
coat will be found in various wheaten shades. The
puppies are born with dark fur, and the change to
the lighter coat does not occur until the dog is
about 2 years old. The tail of the Soft Coated
Wheaten Terrier can either be left natural or
docked. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier will live
to be 12 to 15 years of age. This dog is also
known as the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier,
the Wheaten Terrier, and the Wheaten.

History: Descended from the Irish Terrier and the
Kerry Blue Terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten
Terrier was a working farm dog in Ireland. It is
known to have been used there for over 200 years.
Interestingly, the docked tail began as a tax
exemption - if the tail was docked, the Wheaten
was considered to be a working dog and not
subject to the dog tax. This dog was a versatile
dog on a farm, earning its living with killing
vermin, watching herd animals, hunting, and
guarding the home.

Temperament: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a
jolly dog with an optimistic outlook on life.
While not as aggressive as other terrier breeds,
this dog will bark at a stranger and protect its
family. The Wheaten is very affectionate with its
humans and loves to play with them. Children are
fine with this dog and it enjoys their company.
The Wheaten should be socialized with cats while
young, but will always exhibit hunting instinct
when around small animals.

Health Issues: Although this is generally a
healthy dog, the Wheaten can suffer from
gastrointestinal diseases and eye problems. The
most serious threats to this dog are two protein
wasting diseases, one that affects the kidneys
and the other that affects the intestines.
Protein is lost from these organs and there is no
cure for either condition.

Grooming: As the Wheaten has a single coat rather
than a double, it is easy to groom. This dog will
need to brushed and combed two or three times a
week only. The Wheaten does not shed much and is
considered hypoallergenic. The teeth of the
Wheaten should be brushed several times a week,
and it is a good idea to get the dog used to this
while it is still a puppy.

Living Conditions: As the Soft Coated Wheaten
Terrier bonds strongly with its human family, it
is best when kept in the house where it can
participate in family activities. This dog can
live in an apartment as it has a calm
disposition, but if it does, it must be given a
good walk every day. They will work off some of
their energy with play inside. During hot
weather, it might be a good idea to skip the
walk, as the Wheaten does not do well in the heat.

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