Wheaten Joy Kennel
It`s one of the oldest irish breeds, first records comes from 18. century, Irish Kennel Club recognised it as a breed in 1937, UK Kennel Club in 1943 and American Kennel Club in late 1973.
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About breed
In past it was used for rodents hunting, now it is extremely popular familiy dog without typical hunting or terrier character. Representatives of breed are lovely, gentle, pay attention, loyal, spirited, sometimes naughty, not agressive to other animals – can live also with cats. Intelligence is distinguished by them, schooling makes fun, if it is based on positive rewarding and is simple, appropriate also for beginners. They are suitable for training, trail, agility, rally obedience, some of them are also rescue or therapeutic dogs. Despite they love activities and walkings they can adjust to less intensive life – they can lie in flat for a whole day. They originate from Ireland and are used to cold and wind but nevertheless they must live indoor with a man that they follow him on every step. Despite long silky coat it is undemanding for care, exept in first year when there is change from harder and darker coat to silky and brighter. Hair is not fall out and is hypoallergenic. Trimming and haircut is not necessary exept in case of showing.
FCI – Standard N40 from 27.1.2001
FCI STANDARD
IRISH SOFTCOATED WHEATEN TERRIER

spirited and game, good tempered, faithful, intelligent, trusty, friend, defensive, nonagresive

powerful, without being coarse, long in good proportion in the body, jaws strong

small to medium, carried in front

lenght from withers to base of tail approximately the same as from ground to withers, tail well set, carried gaily

soft ,Silky, several changes of colour between 18 months and 2,5 years; adult from light wheaten to a golden reddish, without undercoat

agressivenes, nervousness, overly shy, yellow eyes or brown nose, dull, thick, wooly or cottony textured hair

Group 3 Terriers – large and medium sized

Irland
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