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We have now bred 2 of our females and are expecting the litters to be due by the first week of June or so. We are still expecting another female to come in heat yet late this Spring/early summer.
We are not accepting any more deposits on these litters. We have an extensive waiting list at this time, and will be notifying all when the puppies are born and we know what is available. Deposits will then be accepted at that time.We will keep this website updated as to the breeding/whelping status of our future litters and after the waiting list has been notified, we will post any puppies that may be available on the PUPPIES AVAILABLE page.
Thank you to everyone who has inquired about our puppies.
We are not accepting any more deposits on these litters. We have an extensive waiting list at this time, and will be notifying all when the puppies are born and we know what is available. Deposits will then be accepted at that time.We will keep this website updated as to the breeding/whelping status of our future litters and after the waiting list has been notified, we will post any puppies that may be available on the PUPPIES AVAILABLE page.
Thank you to everyone who has inquired about our puppies.
site last updated 04/30/2012
 | Welcome to Westwind Wheatens. My name is Sherry Akers. My husband Steve and I are devoted to raising healthy, happy Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers. After meeting our first Wheaten Terrier many years ago, we were instantly hooked. We have now been Wheaten owners for almost 10 years and have become totally addicted to the breed. We have never met a dog so loving and jovial. There is absolutely nothing like coming home daily to receive the "Wheaten Greetin" as any Wheaten owner can attest to. We would like to help other families discover that special kind of joy that only a Wheaten can bring into your life. We feel they are just fuzzy little people. |
These photos were taken September 2011 showing the brand new kennel we built summer/fall of 2010 for our dogs. It is all about their comfort, being heated and air-conditioned, with stereo and cable TV. We have finished adding 5 runs on the east side of the building under the wonderful shade tree. What a perfect place to spend the afternoon!
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The Wheaten Terrier is an extremely intelligent breed. They are excellent family dogs, they love children, and they LOVE to play! They retain their "puppy joviality" throughout their lives. Their tails are almost always wagging, sometimes involving a whole body wag! ;-D They make great apartment dogs as long as they are given enough exercise. Just a few years ago they were rated the #1 apartment dog in New York. They love “their” people and just love to be with them. They actually become very in tune with your feelings and moods.
|  Samantha (L) and Josie (R) |
 Sammi before her first haircut The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is often referred to as hypo-allergenic. They have a single soft coat of hair, rather than fur. When people are allergic to dogs, it is typically the dander they are allergic to. The Wheaten's hair doesn't collect dander the way normal furred dogs do, thus making them a better choice for those people who suffer from allergies. They are also non-shedding, which is FABULOUS for a house dog (we used to have English Springer Spaniels in the house and they shed ALOT even with the brushing). But if you choose to leave their hair long, they will require brushing every few days to keep their hair mat free. We like to clip ours to expose their beautiful expressive intelligent eyes. They are beautiful either way!
| They are born dark reddish brown to black and gradually lighten with age. They look like little teddy bears during a lot of their puppy stage. Some have darker points in the beard and ears, others have hardly any dark left on them when full grown. You can see several pictures on our website of a few of our Wheatens as puppies and adults, with their long hair and after we have them clipped. They are a nice sized dog standing between 17 to 19 inches tall and weighing between 30 to 40 pounds at maturity. A beautiful dog to look at, and yet sturdy enough for the kids to play with! (And boy, do they love to play!!) A great all around combination!  Sammi after her haircut |
We are located in southwest Iowa in Red Oak, just 45 minutes east of Omaha, Nebraska. Feel free to contact us and let us know of your interest. Puppies are shown by appointment only (we both have jobs away from home) - please call ahead so we can make arrangements to have the time necessary to show you the dogs and also answer any questions you may have. We'd love to help you attain your new puppy/family member!
Please check back for future availability on the 'PUPPIES AVAILABLE' page!
WE STRIVE FOR QUALITY - NOT QUANTITY
OUR DOGS AND HORSES ARE OUR FAMILY
AND CARED FOR BY US - NOT HIRED HELP
OUR DOGS AND HORSES ARE OUR FAMILY
AND CARED FOR BY US - NOT HIRED HELP
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