Welcome to Parmley's Kennels Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers!  The Wheaten is an old breed originally from Ireland. It's history of working family companion goes back over 200  years.  Wheatens served as steady, loyal companion; quick-witted hunter; and brave protector of family and stock.  This medium-sized beauty is a terrier through and through with stamina, vibrant personality, and heartiness associated with that group.

Today's Wheaten is being discovered by families looking for the "perfect" all-round dog.  Wheatens are the answer for most people who are searching for a pet but suffer from allergies.  They find the Wheaten to be one of the most hypo-allergenic of all dog breeds.  Another major asset of the breed is their non-shedding, beautiful coats.  Wheatens are born dark and lighten as they age to their trademark wheaten shades from cream to dark gold.  A mature Wheaten's coat may be Irish or the fuller American type.  Grooming by most families consists of keeping the coat in the natural state needing only thorough brushing.  Some families clip to the length that is most desirable to their tastes.  However this breed may also be groomed into the highly stylized scissored trim.
 
 

Hollie's "Chloe" is in the bag!

The November, 2000, AKC Gazette quotes from the pamphlet, "Shake Hands With the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier" saying, "my requirements are few . . . lots of love, a quiet corner of my own. . ."  It continued, "I am an elegant, long-legged terrier, the 'teddy-bear' soft cuddly dog that children love to hug and the delightful companion with which both men and women are comfortable.  I love to be loved and feel equally at home in either the city or the country.  I am quite appealing in my natural state but, if you want , you may trim me a bit to enhance my rather dignified terrier appearance.  Either way you'll be enchanted with my 'happy-go-lucky' loving Irish nature!"
 

Kara & David with "Barney"

The article also claims "No smell, no shed, no yap!" also noting the article in the November 1985 The New Yorker aimed at the "yuppie" saying the Wheaten was the "in" dog for the 1990's.  It also mentions articles in W and Dog Fancy.  Those articles chose the Wheaten as one of the "best gifts for men" and one of the 50 "Hottest Breeds," respectively. 
 

Jed, Dane, and "Nolan"

The article also cautions the prospective puppy owner questioning whether breeders are being honest with people about genetic disease, temperament, and negative traits of the breed. We urge  everyone interested in a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier to do their research thoroughly.  This breed is our favorite and should live a long and happy life up to 13-15 years; however, as with any live thing, illnesses do happen.  Conscientious breeders eliminate from their breeding program any dog that is found to have a problem. Also, a guarantee agreeable to both the prospective family and the breeder should be discussed during one of the first contacts with any considered kennel. 
 
 

George & Sue go formal with "Teddy Bear".