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, Sco-Shis are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Avoid Sco-Shis as watchdogs - they're not effective.

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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 Sco-Shi 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

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Ear Infections
Allergies
Reverse Sneezing
Eye Conditions

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Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Eye and Ear Examination
Allergy Testing
Abdominal Ultrasound

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

Sco-Shis are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Sco-Shis need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Sco-Shi dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

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

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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.

Sco-Shis are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Sco-Shi dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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 Sco-Shi, it's at least 6 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 Sco-Shis 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.

Sco-Shis require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Sco-Shi 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

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Nail Clipper

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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 20-25 pound (9 - 11 kg) Sco-Shi 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 Sco-Shi is somewhere $1.30 - $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 Sco-Shi 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 not dog-friendly.

Sco-Shis 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.

Sco-Shis 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.

Sco-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.