IRISH SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER

Spirited

Affectionate

Intelligent

Hardy

Active

Well built

Group	📌
Size	Medium📌
Utilization	Wheaten Terriers were always used by small farmers to kill vermin or help with the work about the farm. They were used for a long time in the difficult job of hunting badgers and otters
Appearance	A hardy, active, short-coupled dog, well built, giving the idea of strength. Not too leggy nor too low to the ground.
🖍️Nicknames	Wheaten Irish Wheaten
Country of origin	Ireland
Lifespan, years	12 - 14
Height	43 cm - 48 cm
Weight	14 kg - 20 kg
Temperament	Spirited and game. Good tempered. Most affectionate and loyal to his owners. Most intelligent. A trusty, faithful friend, defensive without aggression.
History	The history of the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has been somewhat obscured by its closeness to the other Irish Terrier breeds. The Wheaten is probably the oldest of the four breeds. Its existence for at least 200 years can be inferred from textual references to 'soft-coated' dogs. The relation of the modern Irish Terrier to the Wheaten, though less well documented, appears to have been the result of deliberate breeding experiments.