Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier grooming: brushing, bathing and shedding
A practical grooming routine for the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: coat care, baths, nails and ears.
Expect to brush and comb every day, or at least every other day, for 10 to 15 minutes. Use a pin brush to work through the coat in sections, then follow with a metal comb right down to the skin. Mats usually start behind the ears, in the armpits, under the collar and on the legs. A comb that glides freely from skin to tip is the only real proof that the coat is tangle-free.
Most owners book a professional trim every six to eight weeks to keep the coat tidy and shaped. Bathe every three to four weeks with a conditioner and dry thoroughly with a blower while combing, because a coat left to air dry often knots. Keep the hair between the pads short to prevent slipping and snowballs in winter, check nails monthly, and ask your groomer or vet whether hair in the ear canals needs attention.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier grooming in numbers
This is an illustrative schedule based on our editorial grooming score, not a breed-specific care protocol. Coat condition, skin problems and professional advice may call for a different routine.
| Task | Planning example |
|---|---|
| Brushing | Daily |
| Bathing | Every 3 to 6 weeks |
| Shedding | Minimal |
| Nail trim | Every 3 to 4 weeks |
| Ear check | Weekly |
| Teeth | Daily brushing; introduce gently and ask your vet if the mouth seems painful |
Coat
A single, soft and silky coat with a gentle wave and no woolly undercoat, which sheds little but mats quickly.
Grooming needs
Shedding
Drooling