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Also known as Wheaten
An exuberant Irish farm terrier with a silky wheat-coloured coat
Once an all-round farm dog in Ireland, the Wheaten is cheerful, affectionate and famously bouncy. Its soft wavy coat sheds little but tangles easily, so daily brushing and firm manners training matter.
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This breed needs about 75 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
75
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Day care
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Very little, but the soft coat sheds into itself and tangles quickly. Regular brushing and trimming are needed, and the dog is not maintenance-free.
They are friendly and playful with children, though their bouncing can knock over toddlers. Training and supervision help.
Around 75 minutes a day of walks, play and training. A bored Wheaten can become boisterous and mischievous.
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