What is a Wheatador?
The Wheatador is a hybrid created with the combining of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the Labrador Retriever. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier parent originated in Ireland in the 1700s.
How old was my Wheaten Terrier when I got him?
Wheaten Terrier Mom..Got him as puppy he is 8yrs old in Feb/2021. He was always aggressive with Bones..so I never took one away..
Why is Winston the Wheaten Terrier so aggressive?
Our Wheaten, Winston is very aggressive when he is outside. What happens is every time a car drives by, a person walks by, the mail comes he barks and scratches at the window. You cant even take him for walks around the lake because he lunges at other dogs.
When did the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America start?
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America, Inc. was established in 1962, seven years after the formation of The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Great Britain. In the 1970s, the first Wheatens were imported into Australia by Anubis Kennels. In 1973, they were recognised by the American Kennel Club.
What kind of disease does a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier have?
You can have your Wheaten Terrier puppy tested in your vet’s office to find out whether he has inherited renal dyplasia or not. A complicated disorder of the endocrine system, called Addison’s disease, occurs in Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers.
Wheaten Terrier Mom..Got him as puppy he is 8yrs old in Feb/2021. He was always aggressive with Bones..so I never took one away..
Our Wheaten, Winston is very aggressive when he is outside. What happens is every time a car drives by, a person walks by, the mail comes he barks and scratches at the window. You cant even take him for walks around the lake because he lunges at other dogs.
What kind of kidney disease does a Wheaten Terrier have?
A similar kidney disease (protein-losing nephropathy, or PLN) results in essential proteins being lost through the kidneys. All Wheatens should be tested every year for PLN. A different kidney disease, renal dysplasia, can kill Wheaten Terriers at 6-12 months old. Fortunately, a simple DNA test is available for renal dysplasia.
Are there any health problems for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
Finally, a serious neurological disease called degenerative myelopathy gradually causes hindquarter paralysis. This heart-breaking disease is currently a major concern in the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. Allergies are not life-threatening, but they’re a chronic nuisance that can make life miserable for your Wheaten and frustrating for you.