BREEDS
SOFT-COATED
WHEATON TERRIERS
WHEATON TERRIERS
JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
Size: Shoulder height: 25 cm (9.75 inches).
Coat: Is long haired and can be a variety of colors including black, red, beige, and
sometimes white.
Character: The Shih Tzu is an independent breed that is intelligent, lovable,
affectionate, sociable, and cheerful. It is not as outgoing as most breeds. It seldom
barks.
Temperament: This dog always behaves with dignity, and gets along with other
household pets and children.
Care: Coat is low maintenance if clipped medium-short. If you leave coat long a lot
of grooming is required. To prevent tangles, the coat must be combed everyday. It is
necessary to provide a hair bow or something similar to keep the hair out of the dog's
eyes. To keep the coat in good condition, it is necessary to take the dog to a
professional groomer every two months to be clipped.
Training: This breed's somewhat obstinate nature makes consistency essential in the
training process.
Activity: Shih Tzus are happy with short walks.
Coat: Is long haired and can be a variety of colors including black, red, beige, and
sometimes white.
Character: The Shih Tzu is an independent breed that is intelligent, lovable,
affectionate, sociable, and cheerful. It is not as outgoing as most breeds. It seldom
barks.
Temperament: This dog always behaves with dignity, and gets along with other
household pets and children.
Care: Coat is low maintenance if clipped medium-short. If you leave coat long a lot
of grooming is required. To prevent tangles, the coat must be combed everyday. It is
necessary to provide a hair bow or something similar to keep the hair out of the dog's
eyes. To keep the coat in good condition, it is necessary to take the dog to a
professional groomer every two months to be clipped.
Training: This breed's somewhat obstinate nature makes consistency essential in the
training process.
Activity: Shih Tzus are happy with short walks.
Size: Shoulder height: 10-12 inches high 14-18 lbs
Coat: Our coat is the smooth and requires little to no maintenance.
Character: This breed is perky, loving, energetic, fearless. Enjoys playing
with toys. Intelligent. Can be willful.
Temperament: This breed can be aggressive toward other dogs. Need to
be socialized at an early age. Generally kind to children. Children need to be
taught not to tease or strike the dog.
Care: Easy to groom regardless of coat type. Regular brushing with firm
bristle brush.
Training: Can be somewhat difficult to train. Best if trained by firm,
experienced trainer.
Activity: High energy. Will be okay exercising itself in small yard, prefers
larger size yard. Will be active indoors if not sufficiently exercised.
Coat: Our coat is the smooth and requires little to no maintenance.
Character: This breed is perky, loving, energetic, fearless. Enjoys playing
with toys. Intelligent. Can be willful.
Temperament: This breed can be aggressive toward other dogs. Need to
be socialized at an early age. Generally kind to children. Children need to be
taught not to tease or strike the dog.
Care: Easy to groom regardless of coat type. Regular brushing with firm
bristle brush.
Training: Can be somewhat difficult to train. Best if trained by firm,
experienced trainer.
Activity: High energy. Will be okay exercising itself in small yard, prefers
larger size yard. Will be active indoors if not sufficiently exercised.
Size: Shoulder height: 17 - 19 inches. Weight should be around 30-40 lbs.
Coat: Is abundant and wheaten-colored and falls in soft waves in adulthood.
Character: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is active, but not hyperactive. It is
always eager to make new friends. It is alert and watchful, cheerful and curious.
Temperament: Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with children and other
animals, provided proper socialization has taken place.
Care: Extensive grooming of the coat is required, as the coat is non-shedding. It
must be combed thoroughly at least weekly. Clipping is recommended by us for a
more maintenance-free coat.
Training: Patience and positive reinforcement in training works best with this breed.
Being a terrier, it can sometimes be stubborn.
Activity: The exercise needs of this breed are moderate. Daily walks and playing in
the yard should be sufficient.
Coat: Is abundant and wheaten-colored and falls in soft waves in adulthood.
Character: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is active, but not hyperactive. It is
always eager to make new friends. It is alert and watchful, cheerful and curious.
Temperament: Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers get along well with children and other
animals, provided proper socialization has taken place.
Care: Extensive grooming of the coat is required, as the coat is non-shedding. It
must be combed thoroughly at least weekly. Clipping is recommended by us for a
more maintenance-free coat.
Training: Patience and positive reinforcement in training works best with this breed.
Being a terrier, it can sometimes be stubborn.
Activity: The exercise needs of this breed are moderate. Daily walks and playing in
the yard should be sufficient.
SHIH TZU
Size: Shoulder height: Under 13 inches and generally weighs about 13-15 lbs.
Coat: The coat is short and weather-proof.
Character: This dog is sociable, cheerful and independent.
Temperament: Early socialization with other household pets is recommended. Beagles
are friendly to dogs and children as well as strangers.
Care: Keep the coat brushed and ears clean.
Training: Beagles are very suitable pets for homes, in addition to being independent
hunting dogs.
Activity: This dog needs moderate exercise. It loves the great outdoors but is suitable
for apartment life.
Coat: The coat is short and weather-proof.
Character: This dog is sociable, cheerful and independent.
Temperament: Early socialization with other household pets is recommended. Beagles
are friendly to dogs and children as well as strangers.
Care: Keep the coat brushed and ears clean.
Training: Beagles are very suitable pets for homes, in addition to being independent
hunting dogs.
Activity: This dog needs moderate exercise. It loves the great outdoors but is suitable
for apartment life.
Beagle- small
Bichon Frise
Size: Shoulder height: 9.5 to 11.5 inches.
Weight is 8-13 lbs
Coat: The double coat consists of a soft dense outer coat and coarse curly outer
coat. It has a puffy appearance and springs back when patted.
Temperament: This dog is friendly toward strangers, other dogs and children. It
can bark a lot.
Care: The coat needs to be brushed and combed every other day, as well as
trimmed every two months or before.
Training: The intelligence of this breed makes training a fairly simple task.
Activity: The Bichon Frise is an active dog that needs daily exercise. Vigorous
indoor games, romps in the yard, or short walks on the leash will keep it happy.
Weight is 8-13 lbs
Coat: The double coat consists of a soft dense outer coat and coarse curly outer
coat. It has a puffy appearance and springs back when patted.
Temperament: This dog is friendly toward strangers, other dogs and children. It
can bark a lot.
Care: The coat needs to be brushed and combed every other day, as well as
trimmed every two months or before.
Training: The intelligence of this breed makes training a fairly simple task.
Activity: The Bichon Frise is an active dog that needs daily exercise. Vigorous
indoor games, romps in the yard, or short walks on the leash will keep it happy.
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