Soft Coated Woxer

Dog Breed Profile

Soft Coated Woxer History

The Woxer is a medium-sized herding and flocking dog that originated in Germany. The name “Woxer” is an acronym for “Wolfshonde”, which means “wolf shepherd”. The Woxer was historically used for both cattle and sheep herding, and is still used as a working farm dog today. Although they are also known as “Shepherd Dogs”, the Woxers are actually descendants of Polish Owczarek Nizinny, or “Nymph Hunting”, dogs, which were developed in Poland to drive wolves away from villages.

Time of Origin

1990s

Country of Origin

United States Of America

Ancestry

Boxer, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Soft Coated Woxer Physical Characteristics

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized, low shed, short-haired, intelligent, and energetic breed of dogs. They have a muscular, stocky build with a short, hard, and coarse outer coat of wheat-colored hairs surrounding a soft, woolly undercoat. They have a rectangular head with well-defined eyebrows and rounded ears. Their nose is fox-red and their eyes are dark brown or black. The tail is docked and the hair on the paws is thick and covers their nails. They are lively, playful, and affectionate, but they can also be stubborn. They are alert watchdogs and are friendly towards children, other dogs, and strangers.

Eye Colors

Brown, Amber

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Brown, White, Fawn, Cream, Isabella

Height Range

Male Height Range: 21 – 23 inches

Female Height Range: 19 – 21 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 45 – 50 lbs

Female Weight Range: 40 – 45 lbs

Soft Coated Woxer Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-15 yrs

Soft Coated Woxer Health Concerns

Patellar Luxation, Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd), Hypothyroidism, Mast Cell Tumors, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Allergies, Eye Problems, Ear Health and Infection

Soft Coated Woxer Temperament and Behaviour

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a cheerful and fun-loving breed of dog. They are extremely loyal to their owner and are devoted to their family. They are very active and full of energy and they enjoy playing and going on long walks. They also enjoy digging and chasing small animals.

Soft Coated Woxer Activity Requirements

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are small terriers who were originally bred as farm dogs and hunting companions. They are highly intelligent and energetic, and they love to play. Despite their small size, Soft Coated Wheatens require a fair amount of exercise and mental stimulation. They are well suited to a home with an active family or a family that likes to spend a lot of time outside. They are often described as “velcro” dogs, because they have a tendency to stick to their owners and get underfoot. If you are thinking about adopting a Soft Coated Wheaten, be sure to consider their activity requirements. They need a good amount of exercise and interaction to be happy, and they are not suited to being left alone for long periods of time.