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    Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Also know as a Wheatie, this pedigree breed is popular with familes as it thrives in a home environment and remains "puppy-like" for most of its life
    Lifespan
    12-15 years
    Breed group
    Terrier
    Weight
    Male: 14-20kg
    Female: 14-20kg
    Height
    Male: 45-50cm
    Female: 43-46cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Wheaten, Wheatie, SCWT
    Breed Size
    Medium
    Breed Type
    Terrier, Hypoallergenic
    Health tests available
    BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, Breed Club - Kidney function test, BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Very high
    Easy to train
    High
    Shedding
    Very light
    Grooming
    needs
    High
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to all ages of children
    Health of breed
    Medium
    Cost to keep
    Low
    Intelligence
    High
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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