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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Crested Malts are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Ireland

United States

terrier

Chinese Crested, Maltese

1700s

Post 1900s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Cream

White
Black
Blue
Cream

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers have medium-length coats.

Crested Malts 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 Crested Malt can have a litter of 2-5 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

Eyes
Skeletal/Joint Conditions

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Eyes
Neurological Conditions

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

Physical Examination
Ophthalmic Exam
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood Glucose Tests
Orthopedic Exam

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Crested Malts' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Crested Malts need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Crested Malts bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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

Play, Walk

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 Crested Malt, it's at least 5 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 Crested Malts usually need at least 30 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 low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Crested Malt requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Crested Malt 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
Clipper
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 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Crested Malt feed 1 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 Crested Malt is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Crested Malt is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Crested Malt has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Crested Malts are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Crested Malts 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.

Crested Malts are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.