Avoid Lhaffons as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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Lhaffons have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers have medium-length coats.

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A Lhaffon can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Exposure Keratopathy Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Kidney Problems

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Urolithiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Respiratory Tests
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Blood And Urine Protein Screens
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Lhaffons are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Lhaffons need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Lhaffons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Lhaffons are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Lhaffon dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lhaffon, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lhaffons usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lhaffons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 11-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Lhaffon feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lhaffon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lhaffon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Lhaffon is an independent and stubborn breed with low obedience intelligence, making training a test of patience.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Lhaffons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Lhaffons have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not known for being a highly playful breed.