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It won five awards at the MN inventors Congress in 2008 and just
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I have been featured on ABC NightLine and several metro area
news stations, local papers and magazines.
I am an inventor?
I invented the
Spiral Eye side threading sewing needle? It has a small opening
on the side of the eye, making it simple to thread and it stays
threaded.
It won five awards at the MN inventors Congress in 2008 and just
won New Product Innovation Show
Case Award at the Craft and Hobby Association Craft show in
Anaheim, CA in January 2009.
I have been featured on ABC NightLine and several metro area
news stations, local papers and magazines.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies generally
start out very dark, looking like little brown teddy bears or
"Ewoks" and as the hair grows out the hair closes to their
skin comes in almost white.
As you start cutting the hair off it almost seems like you
are dying the hair lighter, but all you are doing is cutting
the darker ends off.
By 9 months to a year they will appear to be a white dog.
Then their classic wheaten color comes in and darkens
as they age. See the page The first year to learn more.
start out very dark, looking like little brown teddy bears or
"Ewoks" and as the hair grows out the hair closes to their
skin comes in almost white.
As you start cutting the hair off it almost seems like you
are dying the hair lighter, but all you are doing is cutting
the darker ends off.
By 9 months to a year they will appear to be a white dog.
Then their classic wheaten color comes in and darkens
as they age. See the page The first year to learn more.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers
don't shed and are considered Hypoallergenic.
Unlike many breeds, Wheatens also don't have a "doggy
smell". They are not yappy, but will bark in a quiet, mellow
voice to let you know company has arrived. Being calmer
and more eager to please, they behave more like a Labrador
Retriever or a Cocker Spaniel than like a terrier.
If allowed, a typical "Wheaten welcome" includes lots of
jumping up and down, tail wagging, and kisses. No dog is
happier to see someone than a Wheaten.
A Wheaten will follow you around the house, rest
under a desk at your feet, and cuddle with you on the couch.
Fetch isn't natural to them like it is to a retriever. They love
to chase a ball. It's the bringing the prize back to you they
seem to find of no value. Make friends with someone with a
retriever so their dog can explain the game to your
Wheaten. Learning from observing other dogs is a strength
for this breed.
Wheatens like to run. If you want a roller blade partner,
they'll be your best friend. Jumping over obstacles as they
run gives them sheer joy, so make sure to find a log or short
wall along the way.
don't shed and are considered Hypoallergenic.
Unlike many breeds, Wheatens also don't have a "doggy
smell". They are not yappy, but will bark in a quiet, mellow
voice to let you know company has arrived. Being calmer
and more eager to please, they behave more like a Labrador
Retriever or a Cocker Spaniel than like a terrier.
If allowed, a typical "Wheaten welcome" includes lots of
jumping up and down, tail wagging, and kisses. No dog is
happier to see someone than a Wheaten.
A Wheaten will follow you around the house, rest
under a desk at your feet, and cuddle with you on the couch.
Fetch isn't natural to them like it is to a retriever. They love
to chase a ball. It's the bringing the prize back to you they
seem to find of no value. Make friends with someone with a
retriever so their dog can explain the game to your
Wheaten. Learning from observing other dogs is a strength
for this breed.
Wheatens like to run. If you want a roller blade partner,
they'll be your best friend. Jumping over obstacles as they
run gives them sheer joy, so make sure to find a log or short
wall along the way.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers can have
one of two kinds of coats.
The Irish coat (above left) is silkier and has more shine to it.
The American coat (above right) is thicker and has less wave
to it.
The Irish coat takes a few years to look its best, but it has
less matting problems.
Some breeders believe there are behavior traits associated
with the hair type. My own experience agrees.
My Irish coated dog, Maggie, acts more like a Terrier. She is
feisty and has a more stubborn personality, but she is very
loving and smart.
Elmo and Pebbles, my American coated dogs have calmer,
more laid back dispositions.
But, Elmo and Pebbles have AKC papers and a long genetic
line I can follow.
Maggie, while is a purebred, I don't have the papers so I don't
know if the personality is just the way she is, or if it tied to her
genetic history.
one of two kinds of coats.
The Irish coat (above left) is silkier and has more shine to it.
The American coat (above right) is thicker and has less wave
to it.
The Irish coat takes a few years to look its best, but it has
less matting problems.
Some breeders believe there are behavior traits associated
with the hair type. My own experience agrees.
My Irish coated dog, Maggie, acts more like a Terrier. She is
feisty and has a more stubborn personality, but she is very
loving and smart.
Elmo and Pebbles, my American coated dogs have calmer,
more laid back dispositions.
But, Elmo and Pebbles have AKC papers and a long genetic
line I can follow.
Maggie, while is a purebred, I don't have the papers so I don't
know if the personality is just the way she is, or if it tied to her
genetic history.
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Maggie: Irish coat
Elmo: American coat
Maggie: Irish coat
3 weeks old
Grooming:
Don't believe everything you read.
If you want to keep your Wheaten in a show coat, with long hair on his legs, a distinguished beard
and that fall thing that resembles overgrown bangs over his eyes, yes, it takes a lot of work.
Most pet owners choose to keep the hair trimmed shorter. Not only is it easier to keep from
matting, it's cleaner and some think it feels softer.
You can cut it yourself or take him to a groomer every 3 months or so.
Don't believe everything you read.
If you want to keep your Wheaten in a show coat, with long hair on his legs, a distinguished beard
and that fall thing that resembles overgrown bangs over his eyes, yes, it takes a lot of work.
Most pet owners choose to keep the hair trimmed shorter. Not only is it easier to keep from
matting, it's cleaner and some think it feels softer.
You can cut it yourself or take him to a groomer every 3 months or so.
| Maple Rock Wheatens Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers with gentle spirits and loving dispositions. info@maplerockwheatens.com |
Only a few hours old
A few days old
| © 2005 Pamela S. Turner All pictures and text on these pages belong to, and were created by, Pamela S. Turner. |
| The Wheaten coat is an interesting, ever changing show of color. |
Maggie and pups
Pebbles and pups
Elmo: American coat
Elmo
and
Pebbles
and
Pebbles
Elmo being sneaky
How do dogs talk to each other?
I don't know but I do know they communicate.
When the last puppy, Piglet, was at the stage where she ran away when I called her, Maggie and Pebbles would go
and nudge her with their noses and run to me. That worked a few times, but Piglet wasn't persuaded for long. Soon
I was back to having to chase Piglet down to get her in the house, no matter how cold it was outside
.One time, while I was putting on boots to go outside and get Piglet, Elmo grabbed a favorite stuffed animal and
brought it out to Piglet. Once Piglet started to play tug of war, Elmo dragged her back to the steps.
Piglet realized what he was doing and balked but was unwilling to let go of the toy, Elmo to dragged the toy, Piglet
bracing her little body all the way into the house.
Once inside, Elmo let go of the toy, looked at me as if to say, "there you go."
I don't know but I do know they communicate.
When the last puppy, Piglet, was at the stage where she ran away when I called her, Maggie and Pebbles would go
and nudge her with their noses and run to me. That worked a few times, but Piglet wasn't persuaded for long. Soon
I was back to having to chase Piglet down to get her in the house, no matter how cold it was outside
.One time, while I was putting on boots to go outside and get Piglet, Elmo grabbed a favorite stuffed animal and
brought it out to Piglet. Once Piglet started to play tug of war, Elmo dragged her back to the steps.
Piglet realized what he was doing and balked but was unwilling to let go of the toy, Elmo to dragged the toy, Piglet
bracing her little body all the way into the house.
Once inside, Elmo let go of the toy, looked at me as if to say, "there you go."
Maple Rock Wheatens is not actively breeding or planning puppies in the future.
Maggie and Pebbles are both spayed.
Elmo may have a "date" with that special bitch some day and if that happens, I will post any puppies
available here.
I am sorry I can not help all the people calling and looking for Wheaten Terrier puppies.
Enjoy the pictures and info on my site and good luck in your search.
Maggie and Pebbles are both spayed.
Elmo may have a "date" with that special bitch some day and if that happens, I will post any puppies
available here.
I am sorry I can not help all the people calling and looking for Wheaten Terrier puppies.
Enjoy the pictures and info on my site and good luck in your search.
