Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Medium · Terrier · KC Recognised
Size
- Height
- 45.7–48.3 cm
- Weight
- 13.6–15.9 kg
Energy
Needs roughly 72 min a day. Rough estimate.
Family fit
Kids
Dogs
People
Lifespan
12.0–14.0 years
Running cost varies — see methodology.
Trait map
Eight axes that describe how this breed actually lives.
Energy
4/5
Trainability
3/5
Playfulness
3/5
Protectiveness
3/5
Barking
3/5
Good with children
5/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Good with strangers
3/5
Compared against Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Care needs
Shedding
1/5
Grooming
4/5
Drooling
2/5
Coat length
1/5
About the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Editorial copy coming soon. In the meantime, the radar above summarises the trait data we have on file.
Frequently asked
How big does a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier get?
Adult Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers typically stand 45.7–48.3 cm at the shoulder and weigh 15.9–18.1 kg.
What's the life expectancy of a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers usually live 12.0–14.0 years.
Is the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier good with children?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers tend to do well with children when well-socialised (5/5 on our scale). As always, supervise interactions with young kids.
How much exercise does a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier need?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are roughly a 4/5 on our energy scale — figure on around 72 minutes a day of structured exercise as a starting point.
Is the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier KC recognised?
Yes — the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is recognised by The Kennel Club.
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