Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Softcoated Wheaten Terrier standing as if in the show ring
Alternative names
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common nickname
Wheaten
Country of origin
Ireland
Classification
FCI: Group 3 Section 1 AKC: Terrier ANKC: Group 2 (Terriers) CKC: Group 4 - Terriers KC(UK): Terrier NZKC: Terrier
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC

The Softcoated Wheaten Terrier is a breed of dog that originated in Ireland. There are two coat varieties, American and Irish.

They are not as aggressive as other terriers. Their temperament is curious and friendly.

Wheaten terriers stay young at heart for many years. They are quite active.

Puppies have a dark coat of either red or mahogany. The muzzle and ears of Wheaten puppies may be black or very dark. The dark puppy coat gradually grows out into a wheaten-colored coat as they get older. The adult coat may contain black, white, or darker brown "guard" hairs in addition to the lighter wheaten-coloured hair.

Softcoated Wheaten Terriers have a life expectancy of 15 to 16 years and they remain perky to the end. Wheaten owners are familiar with the famous "wheaten greetin'" these friendly dogs treat visitors with.