| Few things give us as much pleasure as owning a dog. | | | | very little making them relatively hypoallergenic. There |
| Dogs make wonderful companions and it is no wonder | | | | are four coat types: American, English, Heavy Irish and |
| they have become known as "man's best friend". A | | | | Traditional Irish. |
| dog will always greet you with joy and happiness | | | | Wheaten terriers are medium sized dogs that don't |
| unlike people who can be grumpy or unpleasant at | | | | shed; their hair keeps growing and so requires regular |
| times. Dog owners always speak about their pet's | | | | grooming and trimming, making them a high |
| "unconditional love" and this is a fact because a dog | | | | maintenance dog to keep. Whether or not you keep |
| will always be devoted to his owner, even if that | | | | your dog indoors or out, he will need to be brushed |
| owner is not the most pleasant of people! | | | | regularly if you are to avoid his coat from becoming |
| Dogs have become so popular as pets that many | | | | matted or tangled. These dogs also require more |
| people don't realize the time and energy it can take to | | | | frequent bathing than most other dogs because of |
| properly take care of them, and some people buy a | | | | their soft coat. |
| dog at the spur of a moment without giving much | | | | Like all terriers, the Wheaten terrier is an active, playful |
| thought to whether they can care for him or not. This | | | | breed that needs exercise if it is to thrive. They |
| results in thousands of dog being abandoned. If you're | | | | respond well to positive training and harsh or |
| considering buying or adopting a dog you should know | | | | aggressive treatment may result in a dog that fear |
| that not all dogs are the same, some breeds are more | | | | bites. They are highly intelligent dogs that require a |
| high maintenance than others and you should choose | | | | substantial amount of attention. If you don't have the |
| a breed that suits your lifestyle. Wheaten terriers are | | | | time to give to your dog, this may not be the breed for |
| high maintenance dogs for a few reasons that we | | | | you. |
| shall go into in this article. | | | | Wheaten terriers make great family pets, often being |
| Wheaten terriers are a breed of dog that originated in | | | | very good with children and other pets. Early training |
| Ireland. They were originally bred as an all purpose | | | | ensures your dog is well adjusted to a home |
| farm dog whose duties varied from watching, guarding | | | | environment and they can be very protective of their |
| and herding livestock to hunting vermin. While most | | | | human pack" without being overly aggressive. |
| terriers can sometimes be aggressive, this is not so | | | | Wheaten terriers are generally a hardy breed though |
| with the Wheaten terrier. They are mellower than | | | | they are prone to a condition known as protein-losing |
| other terriers. | | | | nephropathy (PLN). This condition results in protein loss |
| Wheaten terriers are famous for their coat which is | | | | from the kidneys and can be fatal. Inflammatory bowel |
| very soft and comprises of hair, not fur. The Wheaten | | | | disease, renal dysplasia, Addison's disease and cancer |
| terrier is a popular dog with allergic dog owners due to | | | | are other health issues Wheaten terriers may develop. |
| the fact that they have a single coat of hair and shed | | | | |