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Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are more gentle and affectionate than most terriers. They're usually friendly with strangers, kids, and other pets, but sometimes aggressive with other dogs. They like to dig and bark. Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are part of the Terrier group. In general, terriers have a very distinctive personality that's unlike any other breed. They're feisty and energetic. Originally bred to hunt and kill vermin, terriers love the chase-don't let your terrier off its leash unless it's in an enclosed area. Terriers make excellent pets. These tough little canines have an attitude, however, so they usually adapt better to quiet households. Most terriers are usually jealous and snippy around other pets, especially dogs. While some terriers are good with children, most will snap if provoked. If you want your terrier to be friendly with strangers, you need to accustom it to people at an early age. Terriers are also barkers and diggers. In terms of health, terriers are very hardy dogs with few health problems. Most live a long time, usually around 15 years. Terriers need to be brushed twice a week and professionally groomed about every three months. While pet terriers are usually clipped, show dogs are stripped, which means the dead hairs are plucked out one by one so the coat color doesn't fade. Origin: Ireland Height: Males: 18" - 19"; Females: 17" - 18" Weight: 30 - 40 pounds Coat: Silky and wavy with lots of facial hair. Tail is docked; ears fold forward. Colors: Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are born black, but the color changes with age. Adult wheaton color and texture isn't achieved until dogs are about two years old. Eyes are brown; nose is black. |
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