Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are happy-go-lucky dogs with a wonderfully fluffy coat. These medium sized dogs were bred in Ireland to do everything from herding to hunting to even fishing. Today, they are primarily companion dogs due to their devote love of people.
Illustration courtesy of the American Kennel Club
Quick Facts
Height
Male: 18-19in
Female: 17-18in
Weight
Male: 35-40lb
Female: 30-34lb
Fun Fact
Terriers grew to prominence in Ireland because the English forbade them from owning hounds.
About this Breed
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is an energetic fellow with a coat as soft as silk. These dogs hail from Ireland, but most of their early history was not recorded. We do know they were bred as all-purpose working dogs. They are likely relatives of the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Irish Terrier. Wheatens weren’t recognized as a breed by the Irish Kennel Club until 1937. These dogs can do well in a variety of environments, so long as they get their daily exercise in. Unlike most terriers, they are a rather quiet breed. Their coat is unbelievably soft, but it requires a a decent amount of maintenance. Wheatens get along with other animals and love being around people.
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Desmond
Purebred
Bentley
Purebred
Kevin
Purebred
Hazel
Purebred
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Moose
Purebred
Carl
Purebred
Ceili
Purebred
Olivia
Purebred
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Tally
Purebred
Lucy
Purebred
Keanu
Purebred
Benj
Purebred
Favorite Names
For Males
- Teddy
- Bentley
- Barkley
- Otis
- Finnegan
- Chester
- Benj
- Believe
- Barney Ungashick
- beacon
For Females
- Molly
- Sadie
- Ellie
- Maggie
- Bailey
- Penny
- Hazel
- Bella
- Hope
- Willow
Common Locations
- Massachusetts, United States
- Ontario, Canada
- California, United States
- Ohio, United States
- British Columbia, Canada
- New York, United States
- Missouri, United States
- Pennsylvania, United States
- New Jersey, United States
- Virginia, United States
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