Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog Breed

Thinking of getting a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog and want to know if a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is suitable for your household?

Use the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier information on this website to learn more about adaptability, health issues, life span of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and more.


Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed Facts

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Facts

  • Name: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
  • Other Names: Wheaten, Wheatie, Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
  • Origin: Ireland
  • Breed Group: Terrier (AKC:1973)(UKC)
  • Breed Type: Purebred


Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog Facts

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Information

The soft-coated Wheaten terrier is an all-around dog, square-proportioned, graceful and strong, not exaggerated in any way. It is large enough to function as a general farm worker yet agile enough to perform its job as vermin exterminator. Its gait is free and lively with good reach and drive; the tail held erect. Its abundant, soft, single coat distinguishes it from all other terriers. It is long and silky with a gentle wave. The overall appearance is one of grace and strength in an alert and happy dog.

The Wheaten makes a playful companion at home and a fun-loving partner in the field. It is affectionate, congenial and much gentler than most terriers. It is generally responsive to its owner's wishes but can be headstrong at times. It is good with children (although some may be overly boisterous with small children) and usually good with other household dogs and pets. It may dig or jump.

What to do if you lose your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

If your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the lost pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has handed in your missing pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

If you find a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your suburb.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.