Soft-coated WheatenTerrier

The head is rectangular. Powerful without appearing coarse. Eyes are dark reddish brown or brown, medium in size, slightly almond-shaped, and moderately spaced. Eye rims are black, the major fault being any approach to yellow. Ears are small to medium in size, with the folds of the ears level with the top of the head, hanging and slightly forward, with the insides of the ears close to the cheeks, and the tips of the ears pointing to the ground rather than to the eyes. The skull is flat and clean between the ears. There are no prominent cheekbones. The stop is well defined. The muzzle is powerful and strong, set below the eyes. There is no coarseness at all. The skull and muzzle are of approximately equal length. The nose is black and of large size relative to the overall size. The lips are tight and black. The teeth are large, clean, and white; the bite is scissor-like or level. The neck is of medium length, clean and strong, without a throat. It is carried proudly, gradually widening

Originally from Ireland

The Irish Soft-Coated Terrier originated in the 18th century.  The Irish Soft-Coated Terrier is believed to be the oldest terrier in Ireland. It is common in Kerry and Cork, but the exact origin is unknown, and it was not known until the 19th century.

There is no documented true origin of the Irish Soft-Coated Terrier, but there are constant references to a terrier with a soft, wheaten coat and a size that matches today's Irish Soft-Coated Terrier. This leads people to believe that the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier existed long before written records. At that time, dog championship challenges between dog owners were often conducted in the form of finger-guessing confrontations.

The Irish Soft-Coated Terrier has been known in Ireland for over 200 years and is considered by some to be an important ancestor of the Cleland Terrier. Legend has it that when the Spanish fleet sank off the coast of Ireland, the blue male dogs swam ashore and found a soft-coated wheaten terrier waiting and welcoming them. The Irish Soft-Coated Terrier has similarities to its ancestors as the Kerry Blue and Irish Terrier. The dog was used in farmhouses to repel rats and guard livestock, and was also an expert otter and badger hunter. In 1937, it was recognized by the Irish Kennel Club, and in 1943 and 1973, it was recognized by the United States and the United Kingdom respectively. It is also simply called the "Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier".

As a terrier, the Irish Soft-Coated Terrier is stable, gentle, and cheerful. It is friendly not only to its owner and his family, but also to acquaintances, visitors, and other dogs.

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