| There's a good reason why dogs are referred to as | | | | standards professionals have when evaluating the |
| man's best friend, because the truth is, dogs are more | | | | coat of a Wheaton Terrier. If you are interesting in |
| likely to take care of us than we are of them. Think | | | | learning more about competitive grooming techniques, |
| about it. They do their best to cheer us up when we | | | | you can always look online. But in this article, we are |
| are down, bring us our slippers in the morning (if they | | | | going to be paying more attention to techniques that |
| know how) they even help us get a little exercise | | | | will help maintain a healthy coat of hair for your dog. |
| when they take us out for walks. That is why most | | | | Whether or not your dog is an indoor or outdoor pet, |
| people think of dogs as easy-going animals that don't | | | | the Wheaton Terrier will require frequent grooming to |
| require much looking after, especially when they grow | | | | keep the coat soft and shiny and to prevent matting |
| out of their newspaper phase. | | | | and tangling. If your dog is allowed outdoors, you may |
| But not all dogs are the same. Fact is, some of them | | | | have to brush out any dirt or leaves several times a |
| require quite a bit of looking after. These dogs might | | | | week, perhaps daily. You may also have to bathe him |
| be called difficult or just high maintenance. The | | | | more frequently than ordinary dogs to remove dust |
| Wheaten Terrier falls into the second category. In this | | | | and dirt that can easily attach to his coat. |
| article, we will take a look at this interesting breed and | | | | As with any dog, you must pay close attention to his |
| discuss just what it takes to properly care for them. | | | | nails and teeth. If you do not know how to properly |
| The Wheaton Terrier originated in Ireland in the 18th | | | | clean or trim the nails, it is best to take him to a |
| century and was breed as a sheep herding dog. But | | | | professional dog grooming service rather than risking |
| now days, the Wheaton is one of the most popular | | | | injury to your animal. |
| and sought-after show dogs in the world. Though the | | | | It is also important to train or to have your animal |
| animal is said to have a winning personality and is far | | | | properly trained. The Wheaton Terrier is an intelligent, |
| less aggressive than many other terriers, its claim to | | | | active dog that is known to respond well to training. |
| fame is its magnificent coat of hair. That's right-the | | | | The best thing to do is to start as early as possible |
| soft-coated terrier has hair, not fur. That can make it | | | | and be firm with your dog when necessary. |
| particularly difficult to maintain, especially since the | | | | In conclusion, although the Wheaton Terrier is a breed |
| Wheaton is a fairly active dog who loves to run | | | | of dog that requires a bit more attention than the |
| around outdoors. | | | | average mutt, they also make ideal pets due to their |
| How do you care for the coat of a Wheaton Terrier? | | | | great personalities and boundless energy. |
| Like many popular show dogs, there are strict | | | | |