discussions : Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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Childern

I am interested the Soft Coated Wheaten, but don't know anyone who has one. My top priority is that the dog be good with my kids (age 4, 6, 8 and 10). They will want to play with the dog all the time. Could anyone with kids offer some feedback?
9 almost 2 years

Where's a Good Place

Where can I get Wheaten stuff: art, mugs, keychains, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc? In this part of the US (Iowa), they are an unusual breed which is why I was looking for a blog. Share stories, ask advice.
2 about 2 years

Jumping

My wheaten is an amazing dog...but-as comes with his breed- he jumps up on people. I'm not talking about one or two times...like a bunch until we demand for him to stop. It's embarrassing. I've tried so many ways of getting him to quit jumping. I've tried ignoring the behavior and then rewarding his calm state, i've tried scolding him, commanding him to sit, immediately taking him outside by practically racing to t... (continued)
1 over 2 years

Guarding

My wife wants to get one of these dogs, and I must admit that they look beautiful. But I am required to travel often and worry about her safety. How are these dogs at protecting families?
6 over 2 years

Off Leash Running

I'm considering adopting a one-year-old Wheaten, but I read on an adoption website that you should NEVER let them run off leash in an unfenced area. This is a deal breaker for me. I had a Lab and that's what we did for our exercise. He was my running partner on my trail runs. Does anyone have an opinion on this? I don't want a dog that will take off on me and can't be trusted off leash. Thanks!!
2 over 2 years
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