It is a sad fact that many very wonderful dogs are abandoned every year, and they end up at the pound. It is always gratifying to hear of a situation where a family has adopted such a dog, and rescued it from an unthinkable fate. Before bringing home a dog, many people like to research breeds and character traits of these breeds. The Soft-coated wheaten terrier is a breed that is known for its friendliness and energy. If you are thinking about adopting a dog from the pound, the Soft coated wheaten terrier is definitely one you would want to rescue. This breed is very versatile. It can adapt to life in the city, life in the country, and life in the suburbs.
It is important to remember that the wheaten terrier requires a lot of daily exercise. If you live in the city, you will need to walk this breed daily or take it to a park that allows dogs to play and run. Wheaten terriers can get along well with other dogs when socialized properly with other dogs at a park or a class. If you live in the country, you will need to designate an area where the dog can run and play daily. If you live in the suburbs, you can walk the dog or designate an area of your yard that is large enough for the dog to run and play. There are some dog kennels in suburban cities that have a daytime play area. This is a nice option for those who may want to bring their dog for a few hours to play with other dogs and may not have a park close by that allows dogs to run and play without restraint. This is also a nice option for dog owners that have a smaller yard and may not have time to walk their terrier daily.
It is also very important to consider temperament when looking to buy a dog. The soft-coated wheaten terrier is a very happy, friendly and loving dog. However, they can be timid. They can also be very enthusiastic and jump on people when excited. It is important to be consistent, but very gentle and patient when training a wheaten terrier. This breed can become fearful or even aggressive if trained with harsh or abusive training methods. The wheaten terrier is the least aggressive of other terrier breeds of dogs, however.
Because this breed is so friendly and energetic, it is more suited to a home with a family that can provide appropriate opportunity and space for exercise. The wheaten terrier also loves children and becomes a very loyal companion. This breed makes a wonderful watch dog, barking to alert its family when someone arrives at the house or is nearby. The home of an elderly person or couple would not be an ideal placement for a dog of this breed due to the high energy and the need for daily exercise.
Soft coated wheaten terriers are wonderful dogs that were originally bred in Ireland, for a myriad of purposes. It was often referred to as the “Poor Man’s Wolfhound”. Farmers would have one to hunt and kill vermin, watch and guard the livestock, and to herd the animals. Today, there are four coat varieties of the wheaten terrier. The Traditional Irish and Heavy Irish coat varieties tend to have a silkier and thinner coat than the English and American coat varieties.
The Traditional Irish and Heavy Irish coats need brushed daily to prevent clumping and matting of the hair. Like human and poodle hair, the coat on the wheaten terrier does not shed, it keeps growing. Therefore, continual grooming is required to maintain its coat. It is their wheat-colored hair they acquire in adulthood that has made the wheaten terrier known as such. But it is their loving, friendly nature that has made them known as wonderful family dogs.
