Unlike the poodle coat that is wiry, though, the wheaten\u2019s hair feels incredibly soft to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mix results in dogs that are intelligent, playful, make excellent family pets, and have a soft, low-shedding coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wheaten terrier is often mixed with smaller varieties of poodle, including the miniature and toy, to make smaller fluffy balls of joy.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nRead on for everything you need to know about the whoodle to decide whether it might be the right dog for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vital Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- 12-20 inches tall<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 20-45 pounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 12-15 year lifespan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Low-shedding coat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- High energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Intelligent but stubborn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Friendly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Suitable for apartment living<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
History Of The Breed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLike many of today\u2019s popular mixed-breed dogs, whoodles were likely first developed in the 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The intention was probably to get smaller varieties of the soft-coated wheaten terrier while maintaining its hypoallergenic coat and intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of these are also characteristics of the poodle, but while the standard poodle is a little larger than a wheaten terrier, toy and miniature poodles offer the possibility of breeding a smaller dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wheaten terrier was bred in Ireland beginning in the 1700s to be an all-purpose farm dog and they are good for herding, guarding, and hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were sometimes referred to as a poor man\u2019s wolfhound in Ireland because they were kept to less than 20 inches and their tails docked to avoid taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broad interest in the breed only began in the 20th century after the breed was recognized by the Irish Kennel Club in 1937 and the UK Kennel Club<\/a> in 1943.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey were also exported to the United States in the 1940s. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America<\/a> was established in 1962, and they have been popular show dogs since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPoodles originate from Germany or France and were popular in both countries beginning in the 17th century initially as wildfowl hunters, then as circus performers, and eventually as lap dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are considered to be among the most intelligent breeds<\/a>, and they have thick, wiry coats that do not shed so they are sometimes referred to as hypoallergenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPoodles come in a variety of sizes including standard, which can be as tall as 24 inches, and toy, which can measure less than 10 inches in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodle Size And Appearance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhoodles can range in size from 12 to 20 inches depending on their parent dogs. Wheaten terriers measure 17-20 inches in height and weigh 18-44 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While standard poodles can be as large as 24 inches and weigh up to 70 pounds, toy poodles can be as small as 9.4 inches tall and weigh as little as 14 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodles are often bred to be at the smaller end and will weigh between 20 and 45 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While poodles are known for their curly and wiry coat that is low-shedding, soft-coated wheaten terriers also have a low-shedding coat but it is soft and lightly curled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breeders will try to promote the soft-coat feature in mixed-breed pups, but their hair will probably be curlier than a standard wheaten terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wheaten terriers have distinctive coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While puppies are often born with dark coats in red, brown, or mahogany, this will grow out and become completely white before they grow into their adult wheaten color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At around the age of three, they will start to develop darker tips that are called guard hairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poodles are much more varied in color, and thanks to this, whoodles can also come in a range of colors including black, brown, red, silver, gray, and cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wheaten is still considered a desirable color among whoodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodles are likely to have a medium-length muzzle with long floppy ears and a black button nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They have an athletic build, but this can sometimes be hard to make out under their luscious, curly fur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intelligence And Temperament<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBoth poodles and soft-coated wheaten terriers are considered highly intelligent dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They both like to please, which means they respond well to positive reinforcement training, but they are also good at figuring things out on their own which can result in a stubborn streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These characteristics are passed down to whoodles, which are smart dogs that can learn tricks quickly but also like to get their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodles are highly affectionate and will bond with their families quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are good at reading social cues and so do well with children<\/a>, but they do need to be socialized<\/a> with animals such as cats from a young age since the wheaten adds a strong prey drive into the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is also worth being aware that whoodles will probably jump up and lick when greeting people, which can be a problem with smaller children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you adopt a whoodle, you are getting a full-fledged member of the family that won\u2019t tolerate being left alone for long periods while everyone is out at school or work. They need plenty of love and affection to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Energy Levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
History Of The Breed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLike many of today\u2019s popular mixed-breed dogs, whoodles were likely first developed in the 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The intention was probably to get smaller varieties of the soft-coated wheaten terrier while maintaining its hypoallergenic coat and intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of these are also characteristics of the poodle, but while the standard poodle is a little larger than a wheaten terrier, toy and miniature poodles offer the possibility of breeding a smaller dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wheaten terrier was bred in Ireland beginning in the 1700s to be an all-purpose farm dog and they are good for herding, guarding, and hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were sometimes referred to as a poor man\u2019s wolfhound in Ireland because they were kept to less than 20 inches and their tails docked to avoid taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broad interest in the breed only began in the 20th century after the breed was recognized by the Irish Kennel Club in 1937 and the UK Kennel Club<\/a> in 1943.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThey were also exported to the United States in the 1940s. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America<\/a> was established in 1962, and they have been popular show dogs since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPoodles originate from Germany or France and were popular in both countries beginning in the 17th century initially as wildfowl hunters, then as circus performers, and eventually as lap dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are considered to be among the most intelligent breeds<\/a>, and they have thick, wiry coats that do not shed so they are sometimes referred to as hypoallergenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPoodles come in a variety of sizes including standard, which can be as tall as 24 inches, and toy, which can measure less than 10 inches in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodle Size And Appearance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhoodles can range in size from 12 to 20 inches depending on their parent dogs. Wheaten terriers measure 17-20 inches in height and weigh 18-44 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While standard poodles can be as large as 24 inches and weigh up to 70 pounds, toy poodles can be as small as 9.4 inches tall and weigh as little as 14 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodles are often bred to be at the smaller end and will weigh between 20 and 45 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While poodles are known for their curly and wiry coat that is low-shedding, soft-coated wheaten terriers also have a low-shedding coat but it is soft and lightly curled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breeders will try to promote the soft-coat feature in mixed-breed pups, but their hair will probably be curlier than a standard wheaten terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wheaten terriers have distinctive coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While puppies are often born with dark coats in red, brown, or mahogany, this will grow out and become completely white before they grow into their adult wheaten color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At around the age of three, they will start to develop darker tips that are called guard hairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poodles are much more varied in color, and thanks to this, whoodles can also come in a range of colors including black, brown, red, silver, gray, and cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wheaten is still considered a desirable color among whoodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodles are likely to have a medium-length muzzle with long floppy ears and a black button nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They have an athletic build, but this can sometimes be hard to make out under their luscious, curly fur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intelligence And Temperament<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBoth poodles and soft-coated wheaten terriers are considered highly intelligent dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They both like to please, which means they respond well to positive reinforcement training, but they are also good at figuring things out on their own which can result in a stubborn streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These characteristics are passed down to whoodles, which are smart dogs that can learn tricks quickly but also like to get their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whoodles are highly affectionate and will bond with their families quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are good at reading social cues and so do well with children<\/a>, but they do need to be socialized<\/a> with animals such as cats from a young age since the wheaten adds a strong prey drive into the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is also worth being aware that whoodles will probably jump up and lick when greeting people, which can be a problem with smaller children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you adopt a whoodle, you are getting a full-fledged member of the family that won\u2019t tolerate being left alone for long periods while everyone is out at school or work. They need plenty of love and affection to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Energy Levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
They were also exported to the United States in the 1940s. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America<\/a> was established in 1962, and they have been popular show dogs since then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poodles originate from Germany or France and were popular in both countries beginning in the 17th century initially as wildfowl hunters, then as circus performers, and eventually as lap dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are considered to be among the most intelligent breeds<\/a>, and they have thick, wiry coats that do not shed so they are sometimes referred to as hypoallergenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poodles come in a variety of sizes including standard, which can be as tall as 24 inches, and toy, which can measure less than 10 inches in height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whoodles can range in size from 12 to 20 inches depending on their parent dogs. Wheaten terriers measure 17-20 inches in height and weigh 18-44 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While standard poodles can be as large as 24 inches and weigh up to 70 pounds, toy poodles can be as small as 9.4 inches tall and weigh as little as 14 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whoodles are often bred to be at the smaller end and will weigh between 20 and 45 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While poodles are known for their curly and wiry coat that is low-shedding, soft-coated wheaten terriers also have a low-shedding coat but it is soft and lightly curled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breeders will try to promote the soft-coat feature in mixed-breed pups, but their hair will probably be curlier than a standard wheaten terrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wheaten terriers have distinctive coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While puppies are often born with dark coats in red, brown, or mahogany, this will grow out and become completely white before they grow into their adult wheaten color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At around the age of three, they will start to develop darker tips that are called guard hairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Poodles are much more varied in color, and thanks to this, whoodles can also come in a range of colors including black, brown, red, silver, gray, and cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wheaten is still considered a desirable color among whoodles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whoodles are likely to have a medium-length muzzle with long floppy ears and a black button nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They have an athletic build, but this can sometimes be hard to make out under their luscious, curly fur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both poodles and soft-coated wheaten terriers are considered highly intelligent dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They both like to please, which means they respond well to positive reinforcement training, but they are also good at figuring things out on their own which can result in a stubborn streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These characteristics are passed down to whoodles, which are smart dogs that can learn tricks quickly but also like to get their own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whoodles are highly affectionate and will bond with their families quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are good at reading social cues and so do well with children<\/a>, but they do need to be socialized<\/a> with animals such as cats from a young age since the wheaten adds a strong prey drive into the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also worth being aware that whoodles will probably jump up and lick when greeting people, which can be a problem with smaller children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you adopt a whoodle, you are getting a full-fledged member of the family that won\u2019t tolerate being left alone for long periods while everyone is out at school or work. They need plenty of love and affection to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhoodle Size And Appearance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Intelligence And Temperament<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Energy Levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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