Ireland

United States

terrier

Rat Terrier and Bluetick Coonhound

1700s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Cream

Blue
Black
White

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers have medium-length coats.

Bluetick Rat Terriers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wavy

Straight

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.

A Bluetick Rat Terrier can have a litter of 6-8 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

Usually Very Healthy

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Ear Infections
Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

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

Ear Examination
Orthopedic
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

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

Playing fetch

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.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bluetick Rat Terrier, it's at least 9 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.

In general most Bluetick Rat Terriers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Bluetick Rat Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker 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.

For an average 38-60 pound (17 - 27 kg) Bluetick Rat Terrier feed 3 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 cost of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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.

The average per month expenses of a Bluetick Rat Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 are not dog-friendly.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Bluetick Rat Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Bluetick Rat Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.