The soft-coated Wheaten Terrier (Irish: An Brocaire Buí - literally, “Yellow Terrier”) is a pure-breed terrier originating from Ireland.

Wheatens typically have one of two coat types: Irish or Heavy (American). The Irish coat is generally silkier and wavier than the Heavy, or American coat, which is thicker and fuller. Wheatens are generally friendly and playful, and tend to get along well with children and other dogs.

The Wheaten was bred in Ireland for over two hundred years to be an all-purpose farm dog whose duties included herding, watching and guarding livestock, and vermin hunting and killing.

They share a common ancestry with the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Irish Terrier but were not owned by gentry.

In Ireland, they were commonly referred to as the “Poor Man’s Wolfhound.” Their tails used to be docked to avoid taxes and were often kept to a specific size.