Buyer question
Is a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 4 out of 5 for beginners (friendly, needs training).
Source: the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier in the Animal Library
The detail
An Irish farm terrier bred to guard, herd and hunt vermin, the Wheaten has a silky, wheat-colored coat and an exuberant, people-loving nature. It greets everyone with enthusiasm, and it needs daily exercise, training and a lot of grooming.
- Temperament
- Exuberant, friendly, spirited
- Best fit
- Families, active owners
- Trainability
- 3 out of 5 (Smart, can be stubborn)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 5 out of 5 (Brush daily, trim monthly)
What to weigh
Wheatens jump up to greet people and chase small animals. The silky coat mats quickly without daily brushing, and the breed carries inherited kidney and gut disease risks.