Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

Ireland

terrier

1700s

Brown

Black

Black
Cream

The coat of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Wavy

A Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Kidney Problems

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

Shake, Getting Pet, Walking, New Smells, Tracking, Walk, Running, Sniffing, Pets, Bike ride, Tug-of-war

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Ideally, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not dog friendly dogs.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not the most playful dog breed.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier may require more time, repetition and patience to learn commands than other breeds, and can be challenging to teach new things, but with patience and consistency, they can be trained.