The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is an energetic and playful dog. They require patience and consistent positive training. Harsh methods will often result in fear and/or aggression. A positive, even-handed approach works best with these intelligent yet headstrong terriers. They are enthusiastic greeters and will often jump up in order to lick a person’s face, commonly referred to as the “Wheaten greetin’*. These dogs do best when they are exercised regularly. They are cool weather dogs and can become easily overheated in hot weather. If socialized with cats as puppies they may get along fine with them; if not, care should be taken in introducing them to cats as the breed has a very strong “prey drive” because of its vermin-hunting origin. Wheatens can get along well with other dogs if properly socialized. They are extremely friendly and loving pets. Wheatens are very protective of their families and, although they may bark an alert at strangers, they rarely get aggressive. Many Wheaten owners thus say that Wheatens make great watch dogs but poor guard dogs. Wheatens are a great dog for kids and are generally friendly towards them. (source:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft-Coated_Wheaten_Terrier)
*Wheaten Greeting
The doorbell rings. The sound of scampering feet can be heard all through the house as the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier runs towards the sound.
The dog may bark a greeting to let her owners know they are alert and ready, or is it simply excitement?
Their job? Well you might have heard of it in Wal-Mart; but you might not know it is true at the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier’s house as well: they are a GREETER!
Yes, that’s right, they love to be the first to meet and greet people as they stop by for a visit.
As the door is opened, what will you see first? The quick circle they spin, or the jumps of joy to greet this fabulous new person. Don’t expect to get away without some licks to your face as you lean down to pet them!
Oh yes, it’s a show of love when you are greeted by a Wheaten.
There is no way to avoid it – the terrier is excited to see you and wants to be the first to greet you.
It isn’t scary and doesn’t last long – but it is essential for the Wheaten Terrier to be the focus of attention when someone comes to the door.
After all, aren’t the visitors coming to see the gorgeous, feisty, terrier dog? Why come to visit people when instead, one can visit the fabulous terrier?
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers dogs are a breed that, by nature, love people.
They have well earned their nickname of, “Sweetie Wheatie”. They gravitate to any humans who come into their world. In fact, some Wheatens will even hop into the cars of total strangers – they just adored people.
So there is no worry about a Wheaten being vicious during your greeting; just more of a worry might be how many ‘kisses’ you are ready to accept from your lovely greeter. (source: WheatenDog.com)
Enjoy your Wheaten, we know we enjoy ours…
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