Wheatador

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier was first bred in Ireland in the 1700s as a working dog for the common people. The poorer classes in Ireland weren’t permitted to own hounds but found themselves in need of a trusty farm dog. Thus the Wheaten Terrier was developed. They were used for herding and hunting vermin. In the past, the Wheaten Terrier typically had a docked tail to indicate to the tax collector that it was a working breed and therefore exempt from taxes. Nowadays it is illegal to dock tails throughout most of Europe so unfortunately, there’s no longer any hiding from the tax man! Wheatens are descended from Terriers, including the Irish Terrier and the Kerry Blue Terrier and were admitted into the American Kennel Club in 1973. Labrador Retrievers were first bred by fishermen in the early 1800s in Newfoundland, to retrieve fishing nets and fish. They are descended from the much larger Newfoundlander breed. The Earl of Malmesbury saw these dogs and was drawn to their handsome appearance and amiable temperament. He quickly began breeding them himself. Labs are notoriously good-natured and eager to please, which makes them easily trainable. Because of this, they are well suited to working as service and rescue dogs. They are just as friendly with people as they are with other animals, making them a popular family pet. Not much is known about the history of the Wheatador, given that it is such a new breed. That said, the energetic and friendly dispositions of its parent breeds indicate that it too is an intelligent, affectionate, and active pet.