The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier (Irish: "An Brocaire Buí" - literally, "Yellow Terrier") is a pure-breed terrier originating from Ireland. Wheatens typically have one of two coat types: Irish or Heavy. The Irish coat is generally silkier and wavier than the Heavy, or American coat, which is thicker and fuller. Wheatens are friendly and playful, and tend to get along well with children and other dogs.
The Wheaten is a medium-sized dog, which ranges on average from 43 to 51 cm in height and about 14 to 20 kg in weight. The breed has a square structure and is well built. Their soft, silky hair does not shed like most dogs. Like human hair and Poodle hair, it keeps growing. Wheatens need trimming and should be brushed and combed once a day to avoid matting. They are very intelligent dogs and are easy to train.
