The Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier is a pure-breed terrier originating from Ireland. Wheatens typically have one of two coat types: Irish or Heavy. The Irish coat is generally silkier and wavier than the Heavy, or American coat, which is thicker and fuller.

What is the oldest wheaten terrier?

Bella is a 14 year old Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier cross, currently in an Oldies Club foster home in Beccles, Suffolk. Your 14 years 4 months old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is 80.49 years old in human years and is considered as a ... (approx. 151 in” human years”) is the oldest dog in the world ever verified.

What diseases are wheaten terriers prone to?

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, which has a lifespan of 12 to 14 years, suffers from progressive retinal atrophy and canine hip dysplasia. It is prone to some minor health problems such as renal dysplasia and Addison's disease, and major problems like diseases causing protein loss.