Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

FCI 40 . Large and medium sized Terriers

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The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has been raised in Ireland for about 200 years in counties Kerry and Cork by the farmers who live there. How farm dogs fought rats and mice, as well as against predators such as foxes and martens, that threatened domestic animals. They also grazed sheep and were used for hunting.

The history of Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has been somewhat obscured due to its closeness to the other races of Irish terriers. The Wheaten probably the oldest of the four races. His existence, along the, at least 200 years, can be deduced from the textual references made to "soft-haired" dogs.. The relationship of Irish Terrier modern with the Wheaten, although less documented, appears to have been the result of deliberate crossing experiments. Consequently, the humble Wheaten probably has a fully mixed lineage. Despite the long history of Wheaten, it was not until 1937, which was officially recognized by the Irish Kennel Club. Since then this breed has grown steadily in popularity and is currently well known worldwide..

In 1943, the British Kennel Club He acknowledged the race in United Kingdom. The first Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier were exported to the United States in the 1940, but the race gained greater interest ten years after his arrival. Last, in 1973, were recognized by the American Kennel Club.

The Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, unofficially, were crossed with the race Pudelhund standard, to create the mixed race, known as the Whoodle and with the race Beagle to create the race known as "Wheagles”.

Today the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier It is a versatile companion dog that adapts well to its living conditions..

It is a strong dog, balanced, straight back and chest deep. It has a rectangular and well-proportioned head with a defined stop. Their eyes have a slightly almendrada way and the ears are small and bent slightly forward.

In countries where it is allowed, the Wheaten usually has a tail cut off. It has a smooth hair, silky and color wheat. These dogs have a unique coat of hair., so you can more easily tolerated by people who are allergic to other races, because they lost very little hair.

Puppies are reddish brown or gray. Many have a black mask. Only at the age of two and a half the coat has its final color, clear and its fine structure.

SIZE AND WEIGHT:

– Height to the cross : Males 46-48 cm. (18 – 19 inches). females somewhat less.

– Weight: Males between 18 – 20,5 kg (40 – 45 English pounds). The females somewhat less.

The character of the Wheaten is happy, open and balanced. As an SUV, these dogs are very docile. They enjoy participating in family life. Dog sports such as agility are a good substitute for the many different tasks these spirited terriers were originally bred for.. If they are left alone, without getting busy or moving enough, can become destructive and aggressive. Consistent breeding from the start makes them great family dogs that don't obey one person.. Due to the great care effort and the possible stubbornness of the terrier, only conditionally suitable for beginners.

The coat of the Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier requires a lot of cleaning and must be brushed daily to avoid entanglement. Hair must be cut regularly. Does not come off.

In regards to health, it is a very healthy breed, not showing any typical hereditary disease.

That dog learns fast. Unfortunately also things, that you have to avoid them later. So, and also because of the hunting instinct that the breed has, initially not recommended for beginners. It also, the breed tends to be stubborn under pressure, you also have to learn to deal with it. But, who masters the rules of dog training, you will be very pleased with this dog's willingness to learn and willingness to work.

Photos:

1 – Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier by SusanSmithGSU / CC BY-SA
2 – Soft-coated_wheaten_terrier at the national show in Rybnik – Stone to Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
3 – Soft-coated_wheaten_terrier at the national show in Rybnik – Stone to Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
4 – Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Irlandés by RORLVR1 / CC BY-SA
5 – Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Irlandés by https://pxhere.com/en/photo/64565
6 – Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Irlandés by https://www.needpix.com/photo/834722/dog-jump-play-irish-soft-coated-wheaten-terrier-young-dog-jumps-happy-winter-snow

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 40
• Group 3: Terriers
• Section 1: Large and medium sized Terriers. Without working trial..

Federations:

• – FCI – Terriers 1 Large and medium-sized terriers. ⓘ
• – AKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – ANKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – CKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – ​KC – Terriers ⓘ
• – NZKC – Terriers ⓘ
• – UKC – Terriers ⓘ

Ireland

27.01.2001.

Use:

Wheaten Terriers were always used by small farmers to kill vermin or help with farm work.. For a long time it was used in the difficult task of hunting badgers and otters..

General appearance:

It is a robust dog, active and compact, well built, giving the idea of ​​strength. Their limbs are not too long or too short.

Fiery and courageous. With good temperament. Very noble and loyal to his masters. Very intelligent. A faithful and trustworthy friend, defensive without being aggressive.

Head:

It must be strong as a whole, without being rough. Long, well proportioned to the body. Hair must be the same color as the body.

• Skull: Flat and crisp between the ears, not very wide.
• Depression links (Stop): Defined.

facial region:

• Trufa: Black and well developed.
• Horcico: It should not be longer than the skull.Jaws: Strong, punishing jaws.
• Dinentities: Big teeth, regular scissor or clamp bite, no upper or lower prognathism.
• Cheeks: Non-prominent bones.
• Ojors: dark, dark hazelnut, not very large or prominent, well placed.
• Obars: Small to medium, taken to the front, level with the skull. Dark shading is allowed at the base of the ears, and it is common for it to have a light wheat reflection in the rest. This is the only area of ​​the dog where undercoat is allowed.. “Pink” or “flying” ears are objectionable.

Neck:

Moderately long and strong, but without presenting dewlap.

Body:

Not very long. The length from the withers to the base of the tail should be approximately the same as from the ground to the withers.

• Dorrso: Strong and straight, with top line also at level.
• Itmor: Short, strong.
• Pecho: Deep, well arched ribs

Tail:

Well placed, not very thick. Carried cheerfully but never over the top line. amputee, remaining two thirds of its original length, assuming that this length is in proportion to the dog. Uncut glue is allowed.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• Hormbros: Thin Shoulders, well inclined. Muscled shoulders.
• Antarms: Seen from any angle they must appear perfectly straight, good bone and muscular.

LATER MEMBERS: Well developed and with powerful musculature.

• Thighs: Strong and muscular.
• Rodinllas: Angled.
• Corvejones: Well descended, without turning in or out. Dewclaws must be amputated.
• PinIt: Small, not scattered. Nails should preferably be black, but several dark colors are allowed.

Movement:

In a straight line throughout its entire length, round trip. The elbows stuck. Side view: free movement, lightweight and coordinated.

Mantle

• Plink: Single-haired mantle dog (no undercoat). The hair is soft and silky to the touch, does not last. Young dogs are excluded from the above. Hair preparation is allowed (Trimming).
• Pmistakes with hair preparation: The hair should be short on the neck, chest and skull and should be left especially long over the eyes and under the jaw. It is advisable to leave the mustaches. With abundant fringes on the extremities. The body hair must be arranged in such a way that it follows the contour of the dog, without being sculpted. The tail hair should be cut short and gracefully tapering to the tip.
• Pmistakes without preparation: Hair length at its longest point should not exceed five inches (12,7 cm.). Hair must be thick and soft, wavy or loose curls with the shine of silk. Under no circumstances should the coat be “fluffy” like that of the Poodle or the Old English Sheepdog.. Dogs exposed in this condition must be heavily penalized, since they give the wrong idea of ​​type and race. Special attention should be paid to the development of the coat of the puppies. Puppies are hardly born with the correct hair that they should have when adults., Care must be taken when evaluating this aspect. They undergo various color and texture changes before developing adult hair. This normally occurs between 18 months and 2 1/2 years.
• Cachorros: Puppies are rarely born with the correct coat color and texture. Their fur may be reddish, grayish and sometimes light tawny. The masks are generally black. Sometimes there is a black streak in the center of the back or the tips of the body hair are black. These dark marks disappear during growth.
• Colorr: A good and defined wheat color with variations ranging from light fawn to a reddish golden hue.

Size and weight:

Alturto the cross:

• Males 46-48 cm. (18 – 19 inches).
• females somewhat less.

Pthat:

• Males between 18 – 20,5 kg (40 – 45 English pounds).
• The females somewhat less.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Nervosity, aggressiveness.
• Truffle in any color other than black.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• Mature dog coat not clearly wheat colored.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
• Yellow eyes.
• Dull coat, thick, wool or cotton texture.
• White fur. Brown fur.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Itlatest changes are in bold.

TRANSLATION: Lic. O. Valverde, reviewed by Dr. F. del Valle and updated by J. Nallem, Uruguayan Kennel Club.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier and variant spellings: «Soft Coated» and «Softcoated», Wheaten or Wheatie, Wheaten Terrier (English).
2. Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (French).
3. Wheaten Terrier (German).
4. Wheaten Terrier (Portuguese).
5. Wheaten Terrier (español).