What is a standard wheaten terrier?

What is a standard wheaten terrier?

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium size, well balanced, short-coupled dog with a distinctive single, flowing wheaten colored coat. He gives the appearance of a hardy, active terrier, neither leggy nor too low to the ground.

What are the different types of soft coated 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.

Is a wheaten terrier a medium or large breed?

Wheaten terriers are ideal for owners who want a medium-sized, active dog that does not require a large yard and can be contented with walks and games of fetch. Wheatens do not do well left alone for long periods.

Is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier a good dog?

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.

Do wheaten Terriers bark a lot?

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are known for their friendly and outgoing nature. While this is a positive trait, it can also lead to excessive barking when they are excited or want attention.

Are Wheaten Terriers dog friendly?

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier temperament. Wheaten Terriers are affectionate with their loved ones. They’re great with children, friendly toward other dogs, and accepting of strangers. One reason they’re so affectionate is that they’re protective.

What is the attitude of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, an exuberant Irish farm dog, is happy, friendly, deeply devoted, and just stubborn enough to remind you he’s a terrier. The unique wheaten coat is low-shedding but needs diligent care to avoid matting.

Are wheaten terriers rare?

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).

What health problems do wheaten terriers have?

Wheatens are prone to renal dysplasia, a genetic form of kidney disease affecting your dog as early as puppyhood. Signs include excessive drinking of water and urine production; poor appetite or weight loss; and eventually vomiting and diarrhea.

What are the cons of the Wheaten terrier?

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. Read more about Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Health.

What are Wheaten terriers mixed with?

Wheatens mixed with Poodles have become popular in recent years. Neither breed is a shedding dog and they both have characteristics unique to their breed.

Are Wheaten Terriers healthy dogs?

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is generally considered to be a fairly healthy, hardy and stoic breed of dog. The fact that the average lifespan of a Wheaten Terrier is 13 to 14 years, bears this out. However, like most breeds, there are some diseases which can affect the breed.

Are Wheaten terriers rare?

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).