Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of GB

 
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Welcome to the SCWTC of GB

The official web site of the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Great Britain

The Soft-Coated Wheaten TerrierEstablished in 1955, The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of GB was registered by the Kennel Club in January 1957 and is the national Wheaten Breed club for Great Britain. Whilst the Club has expanded and adapted to meet the needs of today, the original purpose of the Club at registration remains unchanged. That is to maintain and protect the breed type according to the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed Standard approved by the Kennel Club; to promote sensible breeding of the Soft-Coated Wheaten with regard to type, soundness and temperament; safeguard the health of the breed by all possible means; to provide assistance to breeders and new owners; to provide information to prospective owners on breed characteristics; to keep members regularly informed of the points of interest concerning the breed and progress of the Club and to advance the interests of the breed by supporting shows and by educating judges. And last, but not least, to promote the interests of the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier by any other means.

We hope you enjoy your visit to our site and pictures of our Wheatens and in the process, discover more about our lovely breed.
 

Are you thinking about getting a Wheaten puppy?

Are you wondering where to start looking?  Want to chat to an experienced owner and meet their Wheaten?  The SCWT Club of GB runs a unique puppy waiting list and we can also let you have the contact details of one of our Area Reps to visit and learn more about our lovely breed.  We stongly recommend such a visit. For more information, please read 'Owning a Wheaten' in the 'Resources' section and for puppy list and Area Rep information, send the 'Puppy List and Re-homing' form which you'll find in the 'User Menu'.

We strongly recommend that you get your puppy from a reputable breeder.  Please beware of breeders who advertise puppies or litters on the internet, in 'free ad' papers and puppy sales web-sites.  These puppies are usually not reared with the care that is necessary to produce a healthy and happy puppy.
 

Grooming Workshop

The Worst Thing was Leaving!
 
32 students varying from 'just looking' or expectant puppy owners to professional groomers attended the Grooming Workshop in Surrey on February 20th.

The purpose of the day was to install confidence in owners to 'give it a go' in basic grooming and trimming the Wheaten way! A PowerPoint talk and live demonstration was followed by supervised 'hands-on' trimming.

The day came to an end with a Grand Parade where everyone showed off their efforts.  The feedback forms graded the day as 'Excellent' and one comment in response to the question 'What was the worst thing about today'? was 'Leaving'!!

Thanks must go to the helpers who worked their socks off both as 'Grooming Buddies' and in the kitchen.

There are more Grooming Workshops being planned later in the year, details to follow.
 
 

BVA Health Tests and Microchipping


Anyone thinking about having their Wheaten either Hip Scored or Eye Tested under the BVA's Canine Health Scheme should be aware that:  
'As from January 1st 2010 Canine Health Scheme certificates will only be issued if your dog has been permanently identified (microchip or tattoo).  The permanent identification will be verified before the eye or radiography examination takes place.  So from this date identification and registration documents are both required for Canine Health Scheme certification'.
 

Forthcoming Club Events

The SCWT Club of GB organises events in different parts of the country throughout the year, including walks, fun days, shows and grooming workshops.  All Wheaten enthusiasts and prospective owners are welcome to attend.

For a list of all 2010 Club events click here

 

Announcement of the Terrier Breeds of Ireland Open Show 2010

Stop Press: Schedule for Terrier Breeds of Ireland Show now available here

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Great Britain will be celebrating its 55th Anniversary in 2010.

 To mark the occasion the Club has been given special permission from the Kennel Club to host a special show 'The Terrier Breeds of Ireland Open Show' at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on Sunday April 18th. This show will replace the SCWTC of GB Open Show South.
 There will be classes for Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers and Irish Terriers. Each breed will be judged in separate rings with a different judge for each breed. The YKC have kindly granted permission for Crufts Handling Qualifiers to be held and there will be a number of Special Stakes Classes. Best in Show will be judged by the President of the Irish Kennel Club, Sean Delmar.
 It will be the first time such a show has been held and it will be an exciting part of the SCWTC of GB 55th Anniversary celebrations. 
 

SCWTC of GB Champ Show Results

The results of the SCWTC of GB Championship Show held at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh on Sunday 15th November are available here.  Well done to all the winners.
 
 

 
 
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