The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Ireland for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, playful, and energetic, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 16–18 kg · Female 14–16 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 46–48 cm · Female 43–46 cm
- Origin
- 18th century · Ireland
- Coat
- wire, medium
- Colors
- wheaten
- Hypoallergenic
- Yes
- Other names
- Wheaten Terrier, Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day