Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog Breed
- Size
- Medium
- Height
- Males – 18 to 19 inches at the withers, Females – 17 to 18 inches at the withers
- Weight
- Males – 35 to 40 pounds, Females – 30 to 35 pounds
- Coat
- Medium
- Color
- Any shade of wheaten
- Energy
- Medium
- Activities
- Agility, Conformation, Herding, Obedience, Rally Obedience
Happy, steady and confident, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated more than 200 years ago in Ireland as an all-purpose farm dog. Known for his soft, silky wheaten-colored coat, the breed adapts well to city or country life. He is willing to please and relates well to children. An active breed, the Wheaten needs daily exercise. Though his coat sheds little, regular grooming is necessary to prevent matting.
Did you know
Lydia Vogel brought the first Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers to the U.S. in the 1940s.