The Wheaten Terrier requires a good amount of exercise a day since they to tend to range in energy from medium to high throughout their whole life.
Your Wheaten Terrier's soft, silky wavy coat needs daily grooming. This is a high maintenance breed that needs professional trimming 4 times per year. This breed is a low shedding one. Nails should always be trimmed regularly since their nails can get long which can become uncomfortable for the dog.
The Wheaten Terriers is outgoing and loves people. The breed is adaptable, versatile and loves to dig. The Wheaten Terrier has a high energy level, but is not overly rambunctious. This is a dog that's happy, playful, and likes to jump. It tends to be sensitive and devoted to its family. Early, consistent training is needed.
Children should be gentle. Good family pet. Should interact well with other dogs if raised with them. Not good with small, passive pets or cats. Supervision around young childern is recommended.
This breed was owned by the common people of Ireland and used as a hunter, guard dog, herd dog and all-around farm dog. It is related to the Kerry Blue and the Irish Terrier.
