Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Temperament: Friendly, Happy, Deeply Devoted
Group: Terrier Group
Height: 43.2–48.3 in
Weight: 13.6–18.1 lb
Life Expectancy: 12.0–14.0 yrs
Energy Level: Energetic
Trainability: Independent
Shedding: Infrequent
Grooming Frequency: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing
The hallmark of these merry extroverts, and what sets them apart from other terriers, is the silky, gently waving coat. It runs from a pale beige to a shimmering gold, recalling the color of ripening wheat. Topping out at 19 inches tall and 40 pounds, Wheatens are square, sturdy terriers with a peek-a-boo hairdo and dashing goatee. The overall picture is that of a hard-muscled but soft-coated working terrier or, as the breed has been described, an iron fist in a velvet glove. 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.