One of the only three large terriers of Ireland, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
originated as an all-around farm dog, perhaps serving in this function for
hundreds of years. Besides the ever-essential terrier function of extinguishing
vermin, it also helped round up stock and guard the homestead. It was later even
known to be trained as a gundog. Its early history is largely undocumented;
however, it is mentioned as a progenitor of the Kerry Blue Terrier. The Wheaten
was a comparitive latecomer to the show scene. Only in 1937 was it granted breed
status in Ireland. For many years, an Irish Championship required that a dog not
only prove itself in the ring but also in the field over badger, rat, and rabbit. The
English Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1943, and in 1946 the first Wheaten
came to America. The breed did not instantly catch the public's attention, but
instead it took its time building a firm basis of support. In 1973 the AKC granted
recognition.
originated as an all-around farm dog, perhaps serving in this function for
hundreds of years. Besides the ever-essential terrier function of extinguishing
vermin, it also helped round up stock and guard the homestead. It was later even
known to be trained as a gundog. Its early history is largely undocumented;
however, it is mentioned as a progenitor of the Kerry Blue Terrier. The Wheaten
was a comparitive latecomer to the show scene. Only in 1937 was it granted breed
status in Ireland. For many years, an Irish Championship required that a dog not
only prove itself in the ring but also in the field over badger, rat, and rabbit. The
English Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1943, and in 1946 the first Wheaten
came to America. The breed did not instantly catch the public's attention, but
instead it took its time building a firm basis of support. In 1973 the AKC granted
recognition.
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