Wheatador

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a medium-sized, well-balanced terrier that presents a square outline and hardy, athletic appearance. Males typically stand eighteen to nineteen inches at the shoulder and weigh thirty-five to forty pounds, while females are slightly smaller at seventeen to eighteen inches and thirty to thirty-five pounds. The breed possesses a compact, muscular body with a level topline and moderate bone structure that conveys strength without coarseness. Their overall proportions create the distinctive square silhouette that is characteristic of the breed, with the height at the withers being approximately equal to the length of the body. The breed's most distinguishing feature is its beautiful single coat, which is soft, silky, and gently waving. Unlike many terriers that have harsh, wiry coats, the Wheaten's coat has a luxurious texture that invites touching. The coat covers the entire body in an abundant but not excessive manner, falling naturally to follow the body's contours. The facial hair is particularly striking, falling forward over the eyes in a characteristic manner and forming a beard on the muzzle. Two distinct coat types are recognized: the Irish coat, which is silkier and wavier, and the American or Heavy coat, which is thicker and fuller with more abundant furnishings. The coat color is any shade of wheaten, ranging from pale beige to shimmering gold, which gives the breed its name. Puppies are born with darker coloring, often appearing red, brown, mahogany, or even white, and gradually transition to their adult wheaten shade by approximately eighteen to twenty-four months of age. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a moderately long head with a well-defined stop, powerful jaws, and a large, black nose. Their medium-sized eyes are dark brown or reddish brown, conveying a warm, steady expression. The ears are small to medium-sized, breaking level with the skull and dropping slightly forward. The tail is customarily docked in countries where this practice is permitted, carried upright in a cheerful manner, though natural tails are increasingly common.

The Labrador Retriever is a medium to large-sized sporting breed that embodies strength, athleticism, and balance in a powerful yet refined package. Males typically stand twenty-two and a half to twenty-four and a half inches at the shoulder and weigh sixty-five to eighty pounds, while females are slightly smaller at twenty-one and a half to twenty-three and a half inches and fifty-five to seventy pounds. The breed presents a short-coupled, well-balanced appearance with substantial bone and muscle that conveys the strength and stamina required for long days of work as a hunting retriever. The body is slightly longer than tall when measured from the point of the shoulder to the point of the rump, creating the characteristic Labrador outline. The Labrador's coat is one of the breed's most distinctive features, designed by nature to protect the dog during water retrieves in cold conditions. The double coat consists of a short, straight, very dense outer coat with a fairly hard texture, underlaid by a soft, weather-resistant undercoat that provides insulation from water and cold. This combination gives the coat a slightly oily feel that helps repel water and allows the dog to dry quickly. The only acceptable colors are solid black, yellow ranging from light cream to fox red, and chocolate ranging from light to dark brown. A small white spot on the chest is permissible in any color. The Labrador's head is broad and clean-cut with a moderate stop, and the skull and foreface are approximately equal in length. The expression is kind and friendly, conveyed through medium-sized eyes that are brown or hazel in black and yellow dogs and brown or hazel in chocolates. The ears are set somewhat low on the skull, hanging moderately close to the head and set slightly above the eye line. Perhaps the most distinctive feature is the otter tail, which is thick at the base, gradually tapering toward the tip, and covered with short, dense coat. This unique tail serves as a rudder during swimming and is typically carried level with the back or with a slight upward curve, never curling over the back.