iDog Breed Number: CB228
Original: Ireland
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; exuberant and fun-loving, but not as scrappy as the typical terrier. Happy Wheatens jump (the Wheaten Greeting!).
Good With Children: Better with Supervision and for Children Over Seven Years of Age
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Non-Shedding
Grooming: Brushing/Combing - twice/week; Bath and Haircut - every four weeks
Trainability: Eager to Please
Height: 45.7-48.3 cm (male), 43.2-45.7 cm (female)
Weight: 15.9-18.1 kg (male), 13.6-15.9 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
from AKC
Other Name: Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and variant spellings: "Soft Coated" and "Softcoated"
Common Name: Wheaten or Wheatie
Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
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Abnormal dentition | |||
Allergies | |||
Atopic dermatitis | |||
Dislocation of shoulder | |||
Distichiasis | |||
Esophageal achalasia | |||
Goiter | |||
Osteochondritis dissecans | |||
Spinal cord demyelination (ataxia) | |||
Osteochondrosis | |||
Atopy | |||
Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
Cutaneous asthenia | may be inherited | ||
Deafness | |||
Familial kidney disease | have an increased incidence | ||
Glaucoma | ADAMTS10 NEB ADAMTS17 | OMIA: | |
Addison's disease (hypoadrenocorticism) | have an increased incidence | ||
Hypothyroidism | TPO | OMIA: | |
Legg-Perthes disease | |||
Lens luxation | ADAMTS17 | OMIA: | |
Microphthalmia | have an increased incidence | ||
Persistent right aortic arch | |||
Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Protein-losing enteropathy | have an increased incidence | ||
Pulmonic stenosis | |||
Retinal dysplasia | have an increased incidence | ||
von Willebrand's disease | VWF | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)