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Wheaten Love Lives On: Your Guide to Charitable Bequests

Photo by Michael P. Sampson Your wheatens have touched you and your family deeply. You’d like to extend that love after you, too, pass over the rainbow bridge. What are...

Building Connections Through SCWTCGTB

For Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier owners and enthusiasts, finding a community that sharesyour passion for this silky-coated breed can be incredibly rewarding. SCWTCGTB offers afantastic platform to connect with fellow...

Cranberry Dog Treats

Ingredients3 cups ground oats1/2 cup almond flour1 egg2 tbsp honey2 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled1/3-1/2 cup water1 cup chopped fresh cranberries Instructions1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking dish...

Pet Disaster Checklist

Hurricane season is here. Be Prepared. Documents:• Copies of vet records• Rabies Certificate• Vaccination info• Proof of Ownership Pet Description:• Photos of your pet• Written description of your pet e.g...

Animal Teams Trained for Comfort in Times of Crisis

In April 2024, Elvis and I (Gail Cox) completed the training and received certification in HOPE, Animal – Assisted Crisis Response, to become a part of the Florida Team. HOPE...

A Quality Puppy is Worth the Wait

Buyer beware. As adorable as they may look, soft coated wheaten terrier puppies sold by backyard breeders may not be genetically sound. Excellent breeding doesn’t happen by accident. We recently...

Book Review – “It’s a Dog’s Life and Other Tails” is a Must-Have

For fans of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed, “It’s a Dog’s Life and Other Tails” is a must-have. The illustrations of Buddy the Wheaten puppy seem to jump off...

SCWT Health Registry Database

The Wheaten Health Endowment is pleased to announce the availability of a comprehensive health and pedigree database. This database is open to all breeders and fanciers of Soft Coated Wheaten...

The Aging Wheaten

Aging is just another stage in our dogs’ lives, not one that we look forward to but one where we can still enjoy and promote the best quality of life...

Wheaten Crossword Puzzle

Crossword Clues: Across1. National Newsletter5. Florida Newsletter8. might become a Dam9. FB Game ” ____the Wheaten10. Nationals11. Layers of Coat13. Stores Grooming Tools14. Wheaten Shape Down1. World Resource ” Data...

FAST CAT (Coursing Ability Test) – A Timed 100 Yard Dash

Imagine this… you the Receiver standing at the end of a fenced in 100 yard course behind the timers.Your dog at the start line with the Releaser holding them back...

Choosing a Dog Trainer or Behaviorist

Many of us have participated in dog training classes from AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy through obedience,conformation and performance classes. Perhaps we have gone to a local dog training club or a...

Dangerous to your dog: Cane Toads

Cane toads are very dangerous to your dog. They are everywhere in south and central Florida. If your dog gets one in his mouth he will most certainly die within...

CBD: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

It’s for GOOD reason Cannabidoil, or CBD, is all the rage right now. But toxic growing practices can have a BAD effect on our Wheatens. And the industry has some...

Breeding our Wheatens

Preface: When asked discuss this topic at the SCWTCGTB Education Day, I was provided with a list of questions from Dr. Peggy Gainey, which became the outline of this presentation...

Barn Hunt, Scent Work or Lure Coursing

Looking for something fun to do with your Wheaten, but not sure where to start? There are a variety of dog sports that you can enjoy and compete in with...

Puppy Neurological Stimulation

One benefit of getting your puppy from a responsible hobby breeder is the training the breeder gives each puppy, beginning in the first few days of life. The first part...

Under During the Thunder

Do you find yourself hiding under the bed with your Wheaten during the rainy season? Now is a good time to start thinking about this and preparing since the rainy...

General Tips When Traveling by Car or RV

1) Make sure your Wheaten has a sturdy collar and leash. Collar should have ID information on it, along with your cell phone number. Also consider a permanent form of...

Shamrock Dog Treats

Ingredients:3 1/2 cups organic brown rice flour 4 Tbsp coconut oil (warmed to liquid) 1 egg1/2 cup fresh mint leaves1/2 cup fresh parsley1 cup chicken broth Directions:Preheat oven to 400...

Buying A New Puppy?

I bought my Molly from a pet store for $1000. They say you can’t put a price on love, but by age 7, my love has run up veterinary bills...

Help Your Wheaten Beat the Heat 

As warmer summertime temperatures approach, it’s important to remember that dogs are vulnerable to injuries and illnesses related to hot weather, including heat exhaustion, heatstroke, sunburn, and foot pad burns...

The Christmas Puppy… Why you shouldn’t get one! 

Movies and television have portrayed the idea that puppies and kittens make heartwarming holiday gifts for kids, spouses & other loved ones. However, the reality is more often heart wrenching...

Book Review – “The Illustrated Standard”

“The Illustrated Standard” a superb book by Gay Sherman Dunlap, is the ultimate reference for breeders and exhibitors. It is available through www.scwtca.org .  Temperament The Wheaten is a happy...

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