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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Also Called: Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Height: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is about 17-19 inches tall.
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Weight: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier weighs between 30-40 lbs.
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Colors: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier can be any shade of wheaten. Puppies under a year may be darker in color.
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Physical Appearance: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized, well balanced sporting terrier with a square outline. He is distinguished by his soft, silky, gently waving coat of warm wheaten color and his particularly steady disposition. He should present the overall appearance of an alert and happy animal, graceful, strong and well coordinated.
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Temperament/Personality: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a quick, lively, affectionate dog who maintains the exuberance of a puppy for his entire life.
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Care: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier requires constant care to maintain it's flowing coat. Daily combing is recommended to keep them tangle free. Trim fringes from ears, feet and under the tail. Give them regular brushing of the teeth, nail clipping and ear and eye cleaning. Bathing or dry shampooing only when necessary.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is susceptible to various breed related diseases including: Protein-losing Nephropathy (PLN), Protein-losing Enteropathy (PLE), Atopic Dermatitis, Renal Dysplasia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Addison's Disease, and Cancer.
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Training: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier needs to be trained at an early age. They are highly intelligent and quickly.
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Activity: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier needs moderate but regular exercise.
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Life Span: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier lives an average life of 12-14 years.
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Litter Size: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average litter of 5-6 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated in Ireland.
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Brief History: The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is an old breed, probably of over 200 years. It is one of the terriers of Ireland and most likely shares common ancestors with the Kerry Blue and Irish Terriers. As with many terriers, it was a dog of the common, working people and had to earn its keep. It was used to hunt otter and badger and as a guardian against intruders. As old as the breed is, it did not receive recognition as a separate breed until 1937.
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