Irish Wheaten Terrier WITH SOFT HAIR
Irish solution against vermin, efficient buzzard and excellent multipurpose farm dog. This Terrier is the most ancient one in Ireland.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Characteristic coat, formed by thick, silky curls of a mature wheat color, that are cut in a different way on exposition dogs in America –where it is extending more and more every time- than in Europe. It is happy, dynamic and playful and very attached to its family. Its strong personality and its desire to have fun get together to make it realize more than one evil thing, but if it is properly trained, from a very young age, it will be a totally reliable partner for the appropriate owner.
PHYSICAL ASPECT
The big, silky curls of this Terrier are very nice, but they need lots of care if you want your dog to have a proper aspect. The hair that covers its face, feet, neck, chest and abdomen is left longer. Its eyes, dark and full of naughtiness are hidden under long tufts of hair. The ears pretty separated from the head from behind, highlight its smart expression. Its tail is placed high and it is usually about 10 cm long, but its usually cut. dog clothes pattern
Proportioned, robust and compact body with the back and front paws straight, strong and agile feet.
PRACTICAL DATA
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 14 years.
- PHYSICAL EXERCISE: Moderate.
- MAINTENANCE: Considerate.
- LEVEL OF NOISE: Noisy.
- HEALTH PROBLEMS: Rule out ocular and hip malformations; renal dysfunction.
- HEIGHT: 46 – 49 cm; inferior in the females.
- IT IS USUAL TO GET THEIR TAILS surgically CUT.
BREED RECOGNIZED BY THE CANINE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION (CIF)
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