Life expectancy

14 years

Age adult

18 months

Height (Shoulder height)

46 cm

Weight

18 kg

Coat texture

medium length / silky / wavy to curly / beard and bushy eyebrows

Coat color

wheat color in all shades

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint

Food expenses per month in €

about € 47

Suitable for children

Rather yes

Needs a garden

Rather yes

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather not

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

vivacious / happy / alert / intelligent / stubborn

Bred for

watchdog / badger hunt / guard house and farm

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint

Dog type according to FCI

terriers

FCI description

Terriers were bred to hunt mice and rats and to drive badgers and foxes out of the burrow. Here they are on their own. They had to decide for themselves what to do, be dauntless and fearless. Hesitant behaviour could cost them their lives, so they reacted to threats with resistance. Bull-like terriers grabbed hold in the fight against bulls or other dogs and were trained to hurt their opponent and never give up.

Almost all terriers have a pronounced hunting instinct, are persevering, courageous and stubborn. Their temperament must not be underestimated, even with good education they usually keep their own head and can become tyrants if they do not get enough species-appropriate activity and above all can live out their hunting behaviour. But they are also available for other activities. Since they are/have been left on their own, especially in caves, extreme caution is required with children when they crawl under tables etc. where a terrier has found his place.

Short description

The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier loves physical exercise and likes to work together with his owner. He is eager and quick to learn, which means he needs the right training or else he takes up an unwanted behavior. His coat needs regular grooming and trimming. He is alert, athletic and also ready to defend if needed. Overall, this breed is very good-natured.