What is the difference between Irish and American coat wheaten terriers?

What is the difference between Irish and American coat wheaten terriers?

Wheatens typically have one of two coat types: Irish or Heavy (American). The Irish coat is generally silkier and wavier than the Heavy, or American coat, which is thicker and fuller. Wheatens are generally friendly and playful, and tend to get along well with children and other dogs.

What coat does a wheaten terrier have?

Soft and silky. Neither woolly nor wiry. Loosely waved or curly, but if curly, curls large, light and loose. The coat should not stand off but flow and fall naturally.

Do wheaten terriers have hair or fur?

Wheaten Terriers have a wavy coat of silky soft fur. Their coat is typically a medium length but can be kept shorter or longer as needed.

Is a wheaten terrier double coated?

Coat. The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier has a single, silky coat that starts dark when she is a puppy and lightens to a wheaten color as she grows into adulthood. The coat is light shedding, but requires regular grooming.

Are Wheaten Terriers intelligent?

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is keenly smart and willful, and often has his own agenda. This makes them challenging to train. It also provides another reason why obedience training should start early, before bad habits become ingrained. A Wheaten needs consistent, firm discipline but is sensitive to harsh treatment.

How rare is a Wheaten terrier?

Wheaten terriers are not a common breed; they are listed as a vulnerable breed by the Kennel Club, UK with fewer than 300 registered dogs per year; in the USA they have only come close to cracking the top 50 most popular breeds (see Figure 1).

Do Wheatens bark a lot?

Wheaten terriers make excellent watchdogs but poor guard dogs because everyone is their friend. Wheatens can bark excessively if not properly trained.

Do Wheaten terriers like to cuddle?

Compatibility with your home and lifestyle is extremely important. Wheaten Terriers love to play, cuddle, and sleep, but running is also fun.

What are the cons of the Wheaten terrier?

Health problems. The greatest concerns in this breed are a serious digestive disease, two serious kidney diseases, and three eye diseases. Wheatens are also prone to allergic skin disorders and ear infections.

What are Irish terriers known for?

The Irish Terrier, ‘Daredevil’ of the Emerald Isle, is a bold, dashing, and courageous terrier of medium size. Known for his fiery red coat and a temperament to match, the Irish Terrier is stouthearted at work and tenderhearted at home. Irish Terriers are the prototype of a long-legged terrier.

Do Irish Terriers have a double coat?

The Irish Terrier dog has a double coat—a soft, fine undercoat covered by a dense and wiry outer coat. Regular brushing, trimming, and stripping are required to keep them looking their best.

What color are Irish Terriers red wheaten?

The Irish Terrier is coloured golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten. Dark red is often mistaken as the only correct colour, possibly because wheaten coats are often of worse quality. As with many other solid-coloured breeds, a small patch of white is allowed on the chest. No white should appear elsewhere.

Are wheaten Terriers well behaved?

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is an intelligent, playful, and affectionate furry family member. They are exceptionally affectionate and usually well-behaved with children and other dogs when supervised, trained, and socialized from puppyhood.