Our next North American coated litter is planned for November 2009 and our next Irish coated litter is planned for spring 2010. Email us at witthaven@rogers.com for more information.

Some Pictures of a Recent Litter

7 week old Irish coated male taking a little break from playing

8 week old Irish coated puppy cuddling with mom

same North American coated puppy at 6 weeks, 4 weeks and 2 weeks old

newborn puppies - average weight is 8-12 ounces

TWO COAT TYPES

There are two common types of coats in the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers, the Irish and the North American. Both coats are considered non-shedding, require regular maintenance and change in colour and texture until 2-3 years of age. The ideal coat would finish with a nice wheaten colour, gentle waves, average fullness, not fluffy or cottony.

**The Irish type is less full, lays close to the body, is very soft and almost silky. The coat takes a few years to fill in and look its best but there are less matts to contend with along the way.

**The North American type is also soft, but very full and abundant from an early age. The puppy coat can be almost fluffy in texture and matts easily; however, the mature coat usually settles a bit in fullness and becomes easier to maintain.

IRISH COATED PUPPIES

a curious puppy in her new home
at about 10 weeks old...































Here's a good before and after shot of a 1st haircut of a 5 month old boy.
He looks a lot like his mother Xena!







This little boy is about 9 weeks old in his new home!

















8 week old female

6 week old male - hair looks more "unkept" than the North American. The texture is very soft and he is adorable!

NORTH AMERICAN PUPPIES

a typical look for a 5 month old!
Very cute!





















enjoying the snow at 4 months old






a gorgeous 4 month old



same puppy at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 7 weeks

These pups are about 7 weeks old.

ADULT IRISH COAT

This is our beautiful Irish coated female at about 2 years of age. She has a pretty coat, structure and head. Her colour has started to darken a little and will hopefully settle to a nice wheaten. Her personality is very fun, outgoing, a little fiesty sometimes - a true terrier!

A typical Irish coat

A stunning example of an Irish coated champion show dog!

ADULT NORTH AMERICAN COAT

This is our current North American coated female at about 2 years old. She has a lovely coat and temperament. She loves people, is always willing to play and has a fairly laid back personality. She does however, love a good chase as all wheatens do!

A champion Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

A beautiful one year old with a very full coat.

She eventually developed soft waves in her coat
at about 3 years of age.