Description
As one would expect from his Irish origin, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a happy-go-lucky outlook. Extrovert and exuberant, he thrives on human companionship, loves children and is willing to go anywhere at any time. He requires a little patience to train, but is eager to please.
His coat, when natural, needs very little care; described as the colour of ripening wheat, it is soft and silky, and suits his jaunty approach to life. A sturdy dog, who is hardy and unexaggerated in any way, he makes an excellent house pet.
Breed Group
Terrier
Vulnerable Native Breed
No
Size
Medium
How much exercise?
Up to 1 hour per day
Length of coat
Medium
How much grooming?
Every day
Supposedly sheds?*
No
Town or Country
Either
Type of home
Small or Large House
Minimum Garden Size
Small/Medium
Lifespan
Over 10 Years
* If you are asthmatic or have an allergy, you should consult your medical advisor before considering obtaining a dog. More information can also be found on
the Kennel Club website.
The Terrier Breed Group
Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. 'Terrier' comes from the Latin word Terra, meaning earth. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter (to name but a few) above and below ground. Dogs of terrier type have been known here since ancient times, and as early as the Middle Ages, these game breeds were portrayed by writers and painters.