About the Breed                         

 Top O' The Mornin' To You... The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium sized working terrier from Ireland, where it was used as an all-around farm dog.

Wheatens are gentle, affectionate, loyal and intelligent. Their temperament is unique in the Terrier group… a delightful blend of terrier liveliness and alertness, yet more loving, quieter, and steadier.  They live to please their people, and are happiest  wherever their family is.  Wheatens are said to have “kissed the Blarney Stone” as they are happy-go-lucky clowns that love fun and children, thus making them excellent family pets.  They are extremely playful and full of silly antics throughout their lives, retaining a puppyish charm right into old age.
Wheatens are extremely outgoing and will jump and kiss visitors and family regularly.  They frequently do what I call the “LOONEY RUN”... a playful expression of their zest for life.
Their exuberance requires a firm but gentle and loving hand to train, as they want nothing more than to please and be loved.                                         
Their coat is soft and silky, and best of all, it DOES NOT SHED!  They are usually born quite dark in color as you can see from the photos here (Sadie was shown at Montgomery in 1979)... as their coat grows, it develops into the color of ripe wheat.
Their bodies should present a square outline with moderate length of neck. They should be 17 to 19 inches at the shoulder and weigh approximately 30 to 38 pounds; males being slightly larger than females.
 Because they don’t shed, and their coat continually grows, they require regular combing and grooming or they will matt.  This is not the breed for individuals who do not have the time to care for the coat.  A matted Wheaten will most likely have to be shaved, losing it’s beautiful  and distinctive appearance.  A properly groomed and well maintained Wheaten Terrier is a stunning sight. 

A side note about grooming...please click on Combing and grooming above to see a proper Wheaten trim;

• This breed has photo-sensitive eyes, thus the fall protecting their eyes should NOT be cut off.                                            
• Leaving a large volume of hair on the cheeks blocks airflow to the ears, and sets up a perfect environment for ear infections.                                                                             
• Additionally, their full, single coat insulates them from both HEAT as well as cold.  Shaving them down for the summer does NOT  make them more comfortable!

There are 2 different types of coats...the Irish coat, which is sparser, but silkier and wavier.  And, the American coat, which is denser and fuller.  I breed the latter.                                                         

 For additional and more detailed information about the breed, the breed standard, breed care and maintenance,  and potential health issues visit SCWTCA.org 

 

SOME OF OUR PUPPIES!!!

Don't be misled:  The AKC is the official
 pure-bred dog registry in the U.S.  For healthy and sensibly bred Wheatens DO NOT accept any other type of registration.

However, just because a Wheaten is AKC registered, does not ensure you are buying from a reputable breeder. 
 Buy ONLY from a member of the SCWTCA.