Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

One and a half to two cups of high-quality dog food per day, split into two meals, is the recommended daily volume. Give the adult dog the eye exam and the hands-on test to see how much he eats based on his height and weight. Look down at him first. There should be a waist visible. Then, with your thumbs around his spine and fingers extended downward, put your hands on his back. Without pressing so hard, you should be able to feel but not see his ribs. If you can't, he'll need to eat less and do more exercise. The Wheaten is a low-maintenance breed with no particular nutritional requirements and a healthy appetite.

They do not shed, unlike double-coated dogs, but they do require regular clipping. They do not shed, but their fur constantly grows, requiring frequent brushing much like Poodles.

There are two primary causes for this. The first is that they don't have a double coat; instead, they have a single coat, which means they don't shed in the same way that other dogs do. Since they have hair rather than fur, they don't shed as much as dogs like the Tibetan Terrier and Black Russian Terrier. That is to say, and their coat is made up entirely of humanlike fur. When fur finishes growing, it falls out quickly to allow room for the next hair to grow in its place.

The American coat is more stylized and needs more maintenance, whereas the Irish coat seems to be made of gleaming waves. Both coats, regardless of style, ought to be maintained regularly. Brushing and combing wheaten terriers nearly every day and often three times is needed to avoid mats.

Some dogs need a lot of attention. Their lovely coats will quickly get matted and need grooming and combing each time they go outside to play. Brushing and combing are required regularly, frequent trimmings are needed, and baths are necessary once a month. To keep the non-shedding silky, softly curling coat smooth, polished, and tangle-free, groom it daily.

When the adult coat falls between 7 and 24 months, grooming requirements would be higher. They are a tidy, easy-to-care-for breed that dislikes being filthy in any way and can brush themselves in a cat-like manner if their coats get soiled. A groomer may use a rubber shaving mitt to groom these shorthaired coats.

A Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a springy, lively dog that enjoys playing. Wheaten terriers need mild activity, but they also need various activities, or they may find something to do. Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are outdoor dogs that need enough exercise to avoid being unruly indoors. Wheatens can be exercised for at least half an hour a day, but they do not take as much exercise as other terriers. They run and run until they detect the smell of the game.

Progressive retinal atrophy and canine Hip Dysplasia affect the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, which has a lifetime of 12 to 14 years. It's vulnerable to mild health issues like renal dysplasia and Addison's disease, as well as significant issues like protein-losing diseases. A veterinarian can examine the dog's hips and eyes and perform urine protein tests to detect any of these problems.

These are not one-person dogs; they can go anywhere with everyone. Wheatens are fiercely protective of their kin, and although they can bark at strangers to alarm them, they are rarely hostile. As a result, many Wheaten owners claim that their dogs make excellent watchdogs but lousy guard dogs.

Wheatens are a perfect dog for kids, and they are naturally friendly. They are lovely with children, and they are sturdy enough to withstand roughhousing, but, as with all dogs, Parents should not leave them alone with children, and children should be taught good dog behaviour.

If not well trained, wheaten can bark excessively. They'll even tug on the leash. Wheaten are clever dogs who learn quickly, but they can also be stubborn and self-reliant. The Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier is a fun-loving, energetic breed. Patience and constant positive reinforcement are needed.

Harsh tactics also produce anxiety and/or hostility. For this intelligent yet headstrong terrier, an optimistic, even-handed attitude is best. Wheatens are clever dogs but can sometimes be a little naughty, making teaching difficult. They're loyal, curious, and self-assured dogs, but they're easily distracted.

When they live around other dogs and cats, they tolerated them well. Wheaten terriers should be kept separate from other creatures such as rats, birds, and reptiles. Because of their history of eradicating vermin on plantations, they are likely to destroy such creatures. They may get along well with cats and puppies if they've been socialised with them; if they haven't, caution should be exercised when exposing them to cats, as the breed has a heavy ''prey drive'' due to its vermin-hunting origins.

Wheatens are charming and caring companions who get along well with other dogs when well socialised. The Wheaten, unlike most terriers, is not very defensive or hostile toward other dogs or cats.