The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, also known as a Wheatie or Wheaten, originated from Ireland as early as 1937. The graceful, yet strong terrier breed is an all-around dog. Their size (roughly 17-20 inches) and their weight (about 30-45 pounds) makes them able to perform as a general farm worker yet still be agile as a vermin exterminator. They are gentler, congenial, and more affectionate than ...