Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers - anyone own one?

[dmharris]

Hi Emily,

Guinness can see now and even his eyelashes were trimmed. How come we girls don't have eyelashes that grow so long they need to be trimmed?? He is much less scary to our other dogs without his fur, because he looks 1/3 of his furry size. I intend to keep his eye hair trimmed so he can see. It really bothered me that he couldn't see, but I guess they adapt. I was constantly pulling the fur away from his eyes until he was groomed.

Thanks for your concern and sympathies about Joshua. Here is a photo of Joshie taken through a window so it has a "soft" look. Gosh, I miss him.

 

[Steve]

Diane,

Congratulations on your new dog. He looks extremely fun. I also send my condolences on your loss of Joshua. He certainly was a handsome and sweet looking dog. I have two cocker spaniels, and they are so much more than just pets...they're family.

Steve

 

[dvc95]

Diane--sorry I fell off the face of the earth but you did what I had/have to do with Maizy--shave her. Once they are shaved you can keep up with it to a certain extent but you'll still need to bring Guinness in a few times a year to de-matte, clear the eye path and generally keep him looking good (along with regular brushing). I have to do it mainly for the hair in front of Maizy's eyes. She's a puppy and is prone to sudden movements. If she's sleepy, I can trim in front of her eyes but that never lasts long so it's easier to bring her in and let them do it. No sense in putting a sharp object in front of the eyes of a puppy!

Good luck--Guinness is adorable!!

Heidi

 

[dmharris]

Guinness after 2 months

So here's our boy Guinness after 2 months of fur growth. I think he's looking pretty darn cute! Now if he weren't such a toddler! I birthed girls, so little boys are new to me and this one does try my patience some days, but also is quite humorous others, like the time he was jumping up and down on our mattress like a 4 year old boy. Gleeful!

 

[taffy19]

So here's our boy Guinness after 2 months of fur growth. I think he's looking pretty darn cute! Now if he weren't such a toddler! I birthed girls, so little boys are new to me and this one does try my patience some days, but also is quite humorous others, like the time he was jumping up and down on our mattress like a 4 year old boy. Gleeful!

What a contented dog and he looks really nice with the longer fur but not too long. Your other dog looked such a sweet and loyal dog too. It's so hard to lose them but the memories are sweet.

 

[Patri]

I just found out this is the kind of dog my sister wants. There is such a sweetness to the face.

 

[dmharris]

I just found out this is the kind of dog my sister wants. There is such a sweetness to the face.

Yeah there is, but it is masking the mischievousness in their hearts.

I suggest Petfinders.com to find a dog that needs a home rather than buying direct from a breeder. That's how I found this guy at a shelter in NY.

 

[falmouth3]

Thanks for the update. I love dog stories.

Sue

 

[mamiecarter]

Good things come in small packages!!!

Don't dis small dogs. My two toys are more dog than most of these overgrown giant breeds and real tough guys. Not accessories!!

 

[dmharris]

Mamie, didn't mean to offend you; I also own a bichon so I know that small dogs have big dog attitudes. But they seem like such an "accessory" when dealing with the physical strength and potential real danger of a big dog. There is a very significant difference between an aggressive 14 pound dog vs. a 50 pound dog. I can pick the little dog up with one hand, thus the accessory analogy.

 

[mamiecarter]

Not Offended. Just Love the Little Guys!!

I would love to have big dogs but for apartment life my 10 to 20 pound little guys are perfect. Paris Hilton thinks small dogs are accessories. My toys have more class than Paris paws down. May be we could borrow Paris to accessorize my pack!!!

 

[Sir Newf]

DM, congratulations on Guinness, may you have many happy, healthy wonderful years together with your family.
I also have been wanting to tell TUG dog lovers that Sir Newf died 6 weeks ago- I miss him terribly. He was a beautiful, gental giant at 140lbs and a heart of gold. He lived to be 11.4 yrs, which is very long for a Newf which averages 9 to 10 yrs. Sir Newf had a beautiful Maltese sister who lived to 17 years old, she was a rescue which we adopted at 7yrs of age...they were the best of pals.. Sister had run of the 2 floors and Newf was on the 1st main floor, he loved our heated floors and his temprapedic bed....anyway, we miss them terribly and will adopt again in not too long a time...All the best to animal lovers everywhere and a BIG Hug to Guinness from me!!!!

 

[taffy19]

DM, congratulations on Guinness, may you have many happy, healthy wonderful years together with your family.
I also have been wanting to tell TUG dog lovers that Sir Newf died 6 weeks ago- I miss him terribly. He was a beautiful, gental giant at 140lbs and a heart of gold. He lived to be 11.4 yrs, which is very long for a Newf which averages 9 to 10 yrs. Sir Newf had a beautiful Maltese sister who lived to 17 years old, she was a rescue which we adopted at 7yrs of age...they were the best of pals.. Sister had run of the 2 floors and Newf was on the 1st main floor, he loved our heated floors and his temprapedic bed....anyway, we miss them terribly and will adopt again in not too long a time...All the best to animal lovers everywhere and a BIG Hug to Guinness from me!!!!

Anna, so sorry to read about the loss of your sweet dog. I feel your pain. Believe me, it will get better but we will never forget them. Take your time mourning and the new one will win your heart 100%. Dogs are great and so very loyal.

 

[dmharris]

Oh Anna,

I know how hard it is to publically acknowledge the loss of a pet. Some of us need to grieve privately for a time otherwise we'd be uncontrollable in front of others. I heard recently that the loss of a pet is often worse than that of a family member because they love us soooo unconditionally. It is true. Here's a BIG HUG (((())))) from me and Guinness (and Molly, Alfie, Rajah, Alice and Cleo too).

P.S. the last 3 are kitties.