The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is happy and bubbly. It was developed to be an all-purpose farm and hunting dog. It’s an intelligent and devoted breed. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a cheerful extrovert. It’s hard-muscled, but soft coated. This breed has been called an iron fist in a velvet glove. It gets along well with children and The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of GB Committee would like to thank those of you who have contacted our Rehome Co-ordinator when dogs, described as Wheaten Terriers, are advertised on various rescue centre websites. This is now happening on a regular basis and the Committee would like to clarify how and when we can help. While it may seem like a quick and easy way to get your dog’s new look, a short trim is necessary to keep the soft-coated breed looking its best. Luckily, there are several wheaten terrier hairstyles to choose from. The soft-coated Wheaten puppy cut is an easy at-home grooming option that is especially perfect for summertime. I ended up going with a border terrier, but I still like wheatens! The people I talked to said that they needed "moderate" exercise, but what that meant varied person to person! The overall jist I got was that most people exercised them for 1-2 hours a day - on the higher end if they were just doing walks or short jogs, on the lower end if the Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are clever and agile dogs, and some individuals will go over or under fences in search of adventure. You may need higher fences than you might imagine for their moderate size. Barking. Like all terriers, Soft Coated Wheatens are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. Diet and Nutrition for Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers. Soft-coated wheaten terriers need about 1.5 to 2.5 cups of dry dog food each day when they reach adulthood. Exact amounts will vary based on the dog’s weight and lifestyle. This amount of food should be divided into two meals for the morning and evening. This process usually occurs when the dog is about two years of age. The Wheaten Terrier is an incredibly athletic dog and has even participated in, and won, dock diving competitions. Krista, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, managed to jump a distance of 10 feet and 2 inches. This breed of dog is highly versatile and can learn several behaviors. Origin and History. Originating in Ireland and bred to be an “all-purpose form dog”, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed was charged with hurting duties, guarding livestock, and even hunting vermin down and killing them all over the farm. Sharing a similar ancestry with the Kerry Blue Terriers and the Irish Terriers, these dogs were FqwHr.