Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Terrier group · Medium size · From Ireland
A happy, steady, self-confident Irish farm dog with a wheat-colored silky coat — the friendliest terrier.
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Lifespan
12–14 years
Weight (M)
35–40 lbs
Height (M)
18–19"
Coat
long
Ad slot · breed-mid
Trait ratings
Energy
High
Trainability
High
Intelligence
High
Exercise needs
High
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Very Low
Grooming effort
High
Drooling
Very Low
Barking
Moderate
Good with kids
Very High
Good with dogs
High
Good with strangers
High
Protectiveness
Moderate
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
High
Common health issues
- • Renal dysplasia
- • Protein-losing diseases
- • Addison's disease
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
Ad slot · breed-bottom
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