Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Terrier Irlandais a Poil Doux, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Vehnäterrieri, Wheaten Terrier
The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier originated in Ireland over 200 years ago, where it served as an all-purpose farm dog used for herding, guarding, and controlling vermin. Known for its distinctive soft, wheaten-colored coat and lively temperament, the breed developed a reputation for versatility, intelligence, and loyal companionship.
FCI Group
Terriers
AKC Group
Terrier
TKC Group
Terrier
Country of Origin
IE
Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
Neurological and Neuromuscular
Skeletal and Muscular
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Other Breed-Specific Considerations
Other Genetic Testing
Temperament
Reproductive
Test Relevances
Degenerative Myelopathy
Some Relevance
Paroxysmal Dyskinesia
Some Relevance
Protein Losing Nephropathy, Enteropathy
Some Relevance
Microphthalmia, isolated, with coloboma, RBP4-related
Some Relevance
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Furnishings (moustache and eyebrows)
No Evidence
Improper Coat/Furnishings
No Evidence
Connections
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