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1. General Description of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

   Square and sporty, the multitalented Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has been indispensable on Irish farms for centuries. Its head is long and rectangular, and is in good proportion to the rest of the body. Ears are small and are set flush with the top of the skull. Eyes are wide set, medium sized and almond shaped, reddish brown or brown in color. An abundance of coat on the head that covers the eyes and forms a long beard is perhaps the most distinctive facial feature of the breed. The body is muscular and short coupled, with a strong back and powerful legs; stifles on the hindquarters are well defined. The tail is docked and carried gaily. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier’s single coat is unique among terriers: silky and soft, with a slight wave. Coloring is in any shade of wheaten.

2. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Temperament

   The differences between the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and other terriers often seem to outweigh the similarities. Aside from the dog’s unique soft coat and its traditional role as a herder, guardian and gun dog, the SCWT also displays some unique temperamental traits. The dog is much more affectionate and demonstrative than most terriers, and always makes its pleasure at your arrival abundantly clear. It is also exceptionally gentle and gets along well with children, dogs, cats and strangers very well. The dog does, however, retain the legendary terrier (and Irish) stubbornness, and may be independent and intractable at times. You may have to spend some time teaching your SCWT not to jump on visitors and loved ones. This terrier likes to dig.

3. Caring for a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

   The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier requires daily vigorous exercise, and in the interest of keeping the dog mentally stimulated, you might want to switch things up now and then: a walk one day, and a game in the park or a chase around a field the next. Be careful to keep an eye on your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and only let him off leash when it is safe, as this dog likes to chase. The affectionate SWCT can live outside, but it is much happier inside with its people. Coat care consists of three brushings a week, as well as periodic bathing, and trimming every couple months. This dog does not shed. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is vulnerable to protein-losing nephropathy, protein-losing enteropathy, Addison’s, and renal dysplasia.

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