soft coated wheaten terriers

Known for its happy, spunky disposition, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a wonderful dog to be around. One of several terriers with Irish ancestry, the Wheaten is unique in its group because of its soft, silky coat and extra-long facial hair.

Wheatens are deeply devoted to their families, get along well with children and other pets, and love to be active. Wheaten Terriers make excellent, affectionate housemates and are eager to learn and please.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers medium-sized dogs that weigh 30 – 40 pounds and have a life expectancy of 12 – 15 years.  While a generally healthy dog breed they can have some inherited disease conditions.  Always contact your veterinarian as soon as you notice any physical or behavioral changes. 

Potential Health Conditions:

• Addison's Disease, Hypoadrenocorticism

• Kidney Malformation, Renal Dysplasia (RD)

• Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)

• Elbow Dysplasia (ED)

• Leaky Gut, Protein-Losing Enteropathy (PLE)

• Protein Losing Nephropathy (PLN)

• Gum Disease, Periodontal Disease

• Ear infections, Otitis

Suggested screening:

• Hip evaluation

• Elbow evaluation

• Dental examination and cleaning

• Eye examination

• Protein-losing nephropathy- variant 1 (PLN) – DNA test

• Protein-losing nephropathy- variant 2 (PLN) – DNA test

Routine care:

• Spay or neuter

• Routine dental care

• Moderate exercise

• Ear care

Their coats need daily brushing and consistent grooming as they can get easily matted.

They have lots of energy and need regular playtime.