Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Origin

Ireland

Attractive to:

Anyone looking for a companion with a strong personality and a sense of fun who doesn't mind the grooming committment.

Not the best for:

Anyone looking for dog with a low maintenance coat.

Aliases:

Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Wheaten, Wheatie, SCWT

Cross between:

None

Size:

Medium
A bit smaller than a Labrador.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Professional
Professional help needed. Curly, keeps growing and needs cutting.

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

13 years

Good first dog?:

No