How to raise soft-haired wheat straw
Variety name: soft-haired wheat straw
English name: Soft-coated Wheaten stalk)
Body type: medium
Dog breed classification: terrier
History:
Originated in Ireland, originated in18th century.
Soft-haired wheat stalks are considered to be the oldest stalks in Ireland, which are common in Kaili and Cork, but their exact origin is ominous. He is a master at hunting otters and badgers.
Appearance:
Soft-haired wheat colored terrier is a medium-sized, brave and well-coordinated sports terrier with a square body contour. Its distinctive features are silky and slightly wavy coat, soft wheat color and its unique gentle temperament. This breed requires moderate body structure and appearance, and any exaggeration is unnecessary. The whole temperament is an alert and happy animal, elegant, strong and well coordinated.
[body type]
The shoulder height of male dogs is between 18 ~ 19 inches, and the ideal size is 18.5 inches. The bitch's shoulder height is between 17 and 18 inches, and the ideal shoulder height is 17.5 inches. Main disadvantages: the male dog is less than 18 inch or more than 19 inch; Bitch is less than 17 inch or more than 18 inch. Any deviation will be deducted according to its degree. The outline of the body is square. A sturdy and symmetrical structure. Male dogs weigh about 35 to 40 pounds; Bitch weighs about 30~35 kg.
The proportion of head and body is appropriate and rectangular; Medium length. Powerful but not rude. Eyes are dark reddish brown or brown, medium size, slightly almond-shaped, and the distance between eyes is moderate. Eyes that are black and close to yellow are considered inferior. Ears can grow from small to large. The crease of the ear is flush with the top of the head, drooping and slightly forward. The inside of the ear is close to the cheek, and the tip of the ear points to the ground instead of the eyes. The head is flat and the ears are neat. No prominent cheekbones. The nose mirror is black and relatively large as a whole. Lips closed, black. The teeth are big, neat and white.
The neck is of medium length, neat and strong, proudly lifted, gradually widened to the shoulder and smoothly combined with the shoulder. The back is strong and level. Compact body; Closely combined. Chest depth. The ribs are well supported, but not round. The broken tail is happily held, but it must not turn over and lie on the back. The shoulders are neat and smooth; Good combination. The forelimbs are straight and bony. The hind limbs are well developed, and the angle of the rear knee joint is correct, neither inward nor outward. The feet are round and compact, and the pads are thick. The mat is black. Toe nails are black. The gait should be relaxed, elegant and lively.
Coat is the main feature that distinguishes it from other stems. A thick single layer of hair covers the whole body, legs and head. Soft, silky waves The waves on the coat of puppies and puppies are not as obvious as those of adult dogs. Different shades of wheat color. If you examine it carefully, you may occasionally find red, white or black hair. However, except for the blue-gray color of ears and nose and mouth, other places must be wheat color, and there can be no other color. /kloc-puppies under 0/year-old may have a dark coat color or even a black tip. Dogs under 2 years old usually become very light in color, but they must not be white, and gray is not allowed in their ears and muzzle. However, by the age of 2, the color of wheat should be obvious.
Body type:
Height 46-48 cm
Weight 16-20kg
Temperament:
A happy and determined dog looks happy and confident. He is alert and shows interest in his surroundings. Compared with other stalks, it is less aggressive. Main shortcomings: timid or too aggressive.
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Soft-haired wheat terrier
There is no literature to record the real origin of soft-haired wheat-colored stalks, but there are many literatures that mention a kind of stalk whose fur is soft and wheat-colored, and its size is the same as that of today's soft-haired wheat-colored stalks. This makes people believe that the soft-haired straw existed long before written records. At that time, the dog championship challenge between dog owners often took the form of boxing confrontation.
Soft-haired wheat stalks have been in Ireland for more than 200 years. Some people think it is an important ancestor of Krilan terrier. Legend has it that when the Spanish fleet sank off the coast of Ireland, the blue male dogs swam ashore and found a soft-haired wheat-colored beagle waiting to welcome them on the shore.
There is information about a brave dog. It is smart and calm when catching small prey, and brave and patient when taking care of livestock and gardens. It can be both the owner's companion and the caretaker.
The dog owners who raised these dogs in the early days mainly aimed at work, and paid little attention to the accurate identification of coat color and tone, and there was no literature record. Because it is brave and strong, it can survive and reproduce successfully, and its characteristics really establish the identification standard of the original soft-haired wheat stalk.
In this way, a kind of soft-haired wheat stalk with beautiful appearance, medium size, good structure, intelligence and quick response was cultivated. Its use requires it to have strong discrimination, which has been preserved in the process of evolution, but also has a love for life and great energy.
A kind of soft-haired wheat-colored stalk was cultivated, its natural properties have not changed, and its appearance has not been artificially modified. The mature fur of this dog covers the whole body, protecting it from the natural environment and enemies. Because this kind of dog's fur is very soft and wheat-colored, the name of this breed comes from this. From infancy to maturity, the coat has a natural change process, but it must show obvious wheat color when it is 18 ~ 24 months old.
In the standard of soft-haired wheat straw, it should be emphasized that the quality is moderate. In fact, exaggeration anywhere is not the characteristic of this variety.
At the initiative of Dr. G.J.Pieise, the soft-haired wheat stalks participated in the registration activities of the Irish kennel club. 1937 March 17 is an auspicious day for Irish dogs, and the soft-haired wheat stalk made its debut in the Irish kennel club championship. For many years before winning the championship, soft-haired wheat stalks have been asking for the qualification to catch mice, rabbits and badgers in important and unimportant track and field fields. The British kennel club is only registered at 1943.
The history of soft-haired wheat stalks must begin with a sentence in Boston Globe and Mail1October 24th, 1946 165438: "The cargo ship Norman J.Colmen carried hundreds of tons of selected Scotch and Irish whiskies, seven puppies of different origins and seven dogs of different origins.
The two dogs that survived the voyage were entrusted to Miss Lgdia vogel in Springfield, Massachusetts. As far as we know, this is the first straw to reach the Atlantic Ocean. They participated in the dog show in Westminster in February 1947, and later gave birth to 17 puppies, but at that time they were not qualified for AKC registration.
10 years later, 1957, in March, a couple named Oconnors in Brooklyn, southwest new york, imported a dog named Holmenock Gramachree, which was exhibited with all kinds of dogs at the dog show on the island of 196 1 year and won the first prize. Encouraged by exhibitors and spectators, they began to investigate the owners of other wheat straws, but only Arnold of Connecticut was interested in actively improving this variety.
1967 St. Patrick's Day-another auspicious day, the American Soft Haired Wheat Terrier Fear Music Department was established, and a small group of interested breeders gathered in Brooklyn for a common goal, that is, to preserve and protect soft-haired wheat stalks in the United States, to increase people's interest in this kind of dog, and to register with AKC.
At that meeting, there were three ancestors of soft-haired wheat stalks: Homonok Guerra-Macheri, Gardsher and Homonok hallmark. They are better known by their names: Irishloconnor, Liam and Maud. Since then, the number of registered people, the number of club members and the public's interest in this variety have increased every year. Moreover, the annual interspecific competitions and obedience exhibitions are also increasing. On May 1973, 1, the soft-haired wheat stalk was recognized and registered by the American kennel club.
Variety standard
The overall appearance of the soft-haired wheat terrier is a medium-sized, strong and symmetrical hound. Its shape is square. This kind of dog is famous for its soft, bright, wheat-colored, soft, wavy fur and particularly stable personality. This variety has moderate body structure and performance, and any degree of exaggeration should be avoided. It has all the characteristics of agility, cheerfulness, elegance, firmness and symmetry.
Size, proportion and structure The height of male dogs should be 45.7 ~ 48.3 cm, and the ideal height should be 47. The height of the bitch should be 43.2 ~ 45.7 cm, and the ideal height is 44.5 cm. Main defects: the height of male dog is less than 45.7 cm or more than 50.3 cm, and that of female dog is less than 43.2 cm or more than 45.7 cm. According to the severity, they will be punished in different degrees. The outline is square, strong and symmetrical. The weight of male dog should be15.88-18.14 kg, and that of female dog should be13.61~15.88 kg.
The head is symmetrical and the trunk proportion is coordinated. Rectangular in shape and moderate in length. The head is strong and not rough. Eyes are dark reddish brown or brown, of medium size, slightly almond-shaped, with wide eye distance. Eyes are black. The main defect is that the color of the eyes is any color similar to yellow, and the ears are small to medium. The ear folds are level with the skull and slightly folded forward. The inner edge of the ear is behind the cheek, pointing to the ground instead of the eyes. It is not typical to have dog-like ears or high-folded ears. The ears are flat and regular. Cheeks are not prominent, nose bridge is clear. The kiss is powerful, full at the moment, and there is no delicate feeling. The skull is as long as the face. The nose is black. The bigger the dog, the bigger the nose. Any color of the nose except a single black is a defect. Lips are tight and black. The teeth are big and neat; It is white. Scissor bite or pincer bite. Isn't occlusion a defect?
The neck, dorsal line and trunk neck are of medium length, well proportioned, firm, not slack, not drooping, showing pride, gradually widening downward, good joints under the body, firm and horizontal back. The trunk is compact and the joints are relatively short. The chest is deep, and the ribs are well expanded but not round. The tail should be broken, high and vertical, but not bent to the back.
The shoulder blades of the forequarters are inclined backward, smooth and firm. The front legs are straight, the bones are good, and the wolf claws should be removed. The feet are round and compact, with thick pads and black and dark toes.
The hind limbs of the hindquarters are well developed, and the knees are well bent, neither varus nor abduction. The tarsal joints are close to the ground and parallel to each other. All wolf claws should be pulled out, and if they appear, they will be punished. The feet are round and compact, the pads are thick and black, and the toes are deep and black.
Coat is a distinctive feature that distinguishes it from other breeds. A rich single layer of hair covers the whole body, feet and head, and the head droops forward to cover the eyes. The coat is soft as silk and has soft ripples. In infancy and adulthood, there is usually a mature wavy coat, but it is not obvious. Main disadvantages: the coat is rough, like wool, fragile, like cotton or curly, which does not meet the standard. The fur of adult dogs is straight and is not allowed.
For performance purposes, the soft-haired wheat colored peduncle should show the appearance of a peduncle, but the coat must be long enough to be smooth when the dog moves. Never cut or pull out your hair. Obvious contrast or formatting must be avoided.
The head coat should be fused into a rectangular appearance. You can see your eyes, but you shouldn't be completely exposed. The coat on the edge of the ear should be repaired, but the drooping part of the ear should not be trimmed. The coat of the head, cheeks, neck and tail should be long enough to be consistent with the coat length of the trunk. Excessive pruning should be regarded as a serious defect.
Any hue of colored wheat can be used, and careful inspection can occasionally find red, white or black hair. But the color of the whole body must be clear wheat color, and there is no other color, except that the ears or kiss are sometimes white or blue-gray. Main disadvantages: any color except wheat color.
Puppies and adult dogs. Puppies under the age of 65,438+0 may have a dark coat color, or occasionally encounter black fur tips. Adult dogs and puppies under 2 years old are quite light in color, but they are by no means white or gray (except ears and kisses); But after 2 years old, the appropriate wheat color should be obvious.
The gait is free, graceful and lively, the front legs are well stretched and the rear legs are strongly propelled. The front and rear legs are neither varus nor abduction. Dogs that can't keep their tails upright during exercise should be regarded as defects.
Happy, steady, cheerful and proud. Be alert and interested in the surrounding environment. In addition to being encouraged, the fighting spirit is also very weak.
Unqualified condition
Timid or overly aggressive