Wheaten Points Of Interest
Wheaten temperament is unique, combining the alert intelligence of the terrier with the steadiness of the working dog. A quick lively affectionate dog, the Wheaten retains his puppy exuberance and medium to high energy level all his life. Eminently adaptable, he can enjoy life in the city or the country.
Wheatens were originally bred as an all purpose farm dog in Ireland.
Wheatens are non-shedding. Coat care is considered high maintenance, it needs proper combing and brushing on a regular basis to prevent it from becoming matted. It also needs to be trimmed on a regular basis.
Soft
Coated Wheatens come in two coat types. One type is the Irish coat, the
other is considered an American coat. The Irish coat is a slower maturing
coat, thinner and straighter as an adolescent, very wavy as an adult. The
Irish coat is found predominantly in dogs of European ancestry but there are
now many in North America. Irish pedigree dogs can also have a heavier coat.
Irish or American coated, they are the same dog and the differences are
attributed to variations in breeding choices rather than differences in breed.
Wheatens are very social animals and should
not be left alone for long periods of time. They thrive on human
companionship.
Wheatens are Terriers, therefore they need to be confined to an enclosed area for outdoor play and should always be on a leash when outside of an enclosed area. Even the most well trained dog can forget it's name and boundaries when in hot pursuit of a rabbit, squirrel, cat, etc...
Average weight is 35lbs and height is 18" at the shoulder.
They have a soft wavy coat that is Hypo-Allergenic
Wheatens have a life expectancy of 12 -14 years