The soft-coated wheaten terrier originated in Ireland as a farm dog who would perform a variety of tasks, including herding and ratting. A full-grown male soft-coated wheaten terrier grows 18 to 19 inches tall and weighs 35 to 40 pounds. A full-grown female soft-coated wheaten terrier grows 17 to 18 inches tall and weighs 30 to 35 pounds.

Grooming the Wheaten Terrier. Grooming is a constant concern. The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier does not moult, which makes it all a bit easier, but the hair needs a lot of care. The coat of the Wheaten Terrier ranges from light and silky to coarse and fluffy, with everything in between. Both coats will knot and matt, necessitating regular grooming.

6. Bathe dog regularly. Wheatens can (should) be bathed often. Use only products designed for dogs. Always brush the dog out thoroughly just before bathing. Mats become much more difficult to remove after a bath. Following up with a creme rinse makes comb-out easier and helps the coat stay cleaner longer. Rinse coat thoroughly. 7. Trim the dog.

The Wheaten Terrier, also known as the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, is one of three breeds of terrier originating from Ireland. This breed can be traced back at least 200 years and it is believed that it is the ancestor of the Kerry Blue and Irish Terriers. There is even an old folktale that says after the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588

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Fortunately, the fashion of blow-drying (and even ironing) Wheaten coats has been replaced by air-drying, which enhances the coats’ natural waves. While “straight” is pretty self-explanatory, a distinction should be made between “waves” (gentle undulations) and “curls” (ringlets). Any sign of kink in the coat is particularly

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