Avoid Poochins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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A Poochin can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease

Protein Wasting Diseases (Ple And Pln)
Kidney Problems

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Diabetes
Von Willebrand's Disease
Addison's Disease

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Allergies
Addison's Disease

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Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination
Complete Blood Test
Heart Testing

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Blood And Urine Protein Screens
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Eye Examination

Poochins require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Walk, Fetch, Tug-of-war

Shake, Getting Pet, Walking, New Smells, Tracking, Walk, Running, Sniffing, Pets, Bike ride, Tug-of-war

Poochins are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Poochin dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Poochin, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Poochins usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Poochins require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

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For an average 6-13 pound (3 - 6 kg) Poochin feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 35-40 pound (16 - 18 kg) Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Poochin is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is somewhere $2.10 - $2.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poochin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is between $63 - $74. This makes an average of $756 - $888 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Poochins are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Poochins are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Poochins are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.