Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed Profile

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The Breed at a Glance

Pups start out darker, even reddish-brown, but lighten over first couple of years to light wheat color, often with reddish tint

Very smart and eager, but often stubborn. Short training with rewards work best.

Wonderful. Very loving and keep puppy-like energy.

Can be good if socialized at a young age.

Varied, but do not do well in hot weather

Indoors, but love to play outside if it is not too hot

Need play time and short walk daily, but lower than most dogs of this size.

Does not shed so requires regular brushing.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Information

Thanks to Liz Fabry for her contribution!

Health Information

Congenital and Genetic Conditions found with greater than average frequency in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (point to name for description):

Addisons Disease

Addisons disease (hypoadrenocorticism)

Canine Allergies

Cataract

Dermatitis, atopic

Malabsorption Syndrome

Optic Nerve Hypoplasia

Persistent Pupillary Membrane

Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Retinal Dysplasia

von Willebrands Disease

Following are health screenings often performed on breeding Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier adults; choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy:

Addison's Desease (blood test)

Patellar Luxation Test - OFA

Protein Wasting Disease(s), PLN/PLE (diagnostic tests)

Renal Dysplasia (genetic test)

This is presented solely as a starting point for you to learn and ask questions about the breed. This information is NOT to be used to diagnose, evaluate, or treat any condition whatsoever. For specific information, consult your veterinarian. The above diseases and conditions are found with a higher-than-average frequency in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. These conditions may or may not be severe, and may or may not be hereditary. Some conditions may actually be "normal" for the breed, such as alopecia in the hairless breeds; some may be intrinsic to the breed due to its physiology, such as skin fold dermatitis in the Pug, Bulldog, and Shar-Pei; some may be related to care and nutrition; and some may be strictly genetic. The best source of additional and more detailed information on these conditions is a veterinarian, breed club, or knowledgeable breeder.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Links

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Links:

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America - www.scwtca.org
National Breed Club

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