| Like most terriers, the Wheaten terriers, or simply | | | | prevent their wavy and thick coat from tangling. They |
| called as Wheatens, were originally bred as hunters. | | | | should undergo trimming by professionals at least four |
| Therefore, their physique naturally evolved as strong | | | | times each year. Dry shampooing or even bathing |
| and healthy. Their hunting instincts have made them | | | | should be done only when it is necessary. Eyes and |
| agile and alert as most terriers are. However, this | | | | ears should be checked and cleaned on a regular |
| breed is more stable and steady as compared to | | | | basis. They should be brought along with family |
| most terriers as they were used as by Irish farmers | | | | activities such as play sessions, hiking, picnic, and even |
| as all-purpose dogs. | | | | walking. |
| Among the activities that molded their instincts and | | | | Origin/History: The soft coated breed of terriers, |
| physical features were herding cattle and sheep, | | | | shortly called as Wheatens, originated from Ireland. The |
| vermin terminators, hunting both in water and on land, | | | | date of their existence was obscure but many |
| and serving as watch dogs that deterred trespassers. | | | | assumed that their breeds were one of the oldest |
| The following are some of the basic facts breeders | | | | among other Irish varieties. They were molded as |
| would really love to know about Wheatens: Category: | | | | herders, farm dogs, and hunters and terminators of |
| Terrier Living Environment: indoors (highly | | | | vermin, like the Cairns of Scotland. |
| recommended); outdoors (fenced yard) Coat: single | | | | From Ireland, they were brought to the US in the year |
| coat, medium length, silky and soft, wavy Colors: born | | | | 1946. Slowly they gained popularity as pets and as |
| to have black coats but at the age of two, their coats | | | | entertainers. However, the extraordinary appeal of this |
| lighten to achieve the color of wheat grains Height: | | | | breed to the Americans at present would not be |
| between 17 and 20 inches Weight: between 30 and | | | | possible if Patrick Blake did not save its lineage from |
| 45 pounds Temperament: Naturally,they rarely bark | | | | extinction in1932. They were registered by the |
| especially when it is unnecessary to do so they | | | | American Kennel Club in the year 1973. Though their |
| immediately reflect the moods of their household or | | | | types have hunter instincts, they can get along well |
| those around them. their type requires a great deal of | | | | with older children and other animals within the |
| commitment and effort in training them so they should | | | | household through proper training and attention. Like |
| not be given to novice breeders and/or owners If | | | | most terriers, they easily develop close affinity with |
| trained properly, they are generally happy and friendly | | | | family members so they normally appoint themselves |
| are easy-going, confident, and deeply dedicated to their | | | | as watch or guard dogs. |
| family's security can get along well with older children | | | | For professional breeders, why not appoint them as |
| and other animals that have been raised with them or | | | | well as your pet especially when you are looking for a |
| are living within the same household | | | | playful yet reliable companion and guard dog? To this |
| Breeders should note of the following health issues: | | | | effect, you can say that what you own is one heck of |
| Flea allergies Addison's disease Heat stroke PLN and | | | | a dog-a dog that can work and play as well! |
| PLE Care and Exercise: They require daily combing to | | | | |