ADDITIONAL SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Date of Origin: 18th century
Originally used for: Herding, guarding, watchdog, vermin removal
Used today: Companion, show, agility and fly ball competitions
Other Name(s): Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
History of the Breed: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated in Ireland and is at least a 200 year old breed.
These Terriers were bred as general purpose farm dogs and were used to eliminate vermin, guard the family larder, for herding
sheep and cattle, as a hunting dog for tracking otter and badgers, and used to warn off trespassers.
Some people used them for poaching game on estates.
The AKC admitted the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier to the Terrier Group in 1973
General Appearance: A medium-sized athletic terrier. The head appears rectangular and moderately long with a defined stop.
The skull is flat and clean between the ears. The skull and foreface is of equal length. The dark eyes are almond shaped and set fairly
wide apart. The ears drop slightly forward, with the inside edge of the ear lying next to the cheek and pointing to the ground. The muzzle
is powerful and well filled below the eyes. The large nose is black. The body is compact and short coupled with a deep chest with well
sprung ribs. The tail is docked. The wheaten colored coat is soft and wavy.
Height & Weight:
Height 17-19 Inches
Weight 30-40 Pounds
Coat: A single coat of soft and wavy hair covering the entire body.
Color: Any shade of wheaten.
Grooming needs: High
Temperament of Breed: Playful, self-confident and always happy.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, with proper socialization starting at an early age. Males can be combative with other male dogs if challenged.
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Protein-losing enteropathy, protein-losing nephropathy, renal dysplasia, hip dysplasia, PRA - progressive retinal atrophy, Addison's disease.
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 12 - 14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 62
First Registered by the AKC: 1973
Registries: IKC, CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, CCR, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
IKC -International Kennel Club
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Club of America
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club og Great Britain
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