Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Weight & Growth Chart

Complete weight guide with growth charts for male and female Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers from puppy to adult.

Male Adult Weight

30–40 lbs

Female Adult Weight

25–35 lbs

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Weight Overview

Adult Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers typically weigh between 30 and 40 pounds, with males generally being larger than females. Males average 30–40 lbs while females typically weigh 25–35 lbs.

Males weigh 35 to 40 pounds and stand 18 to 19 inches, while females are 30 to 35 pounds, making them a medium-sized terrier..

Growth Chart

When Does a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Stop Growing?

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers typically reach their full adult height of 17–19 inches by 12 to 15 months and their full adult weight of 30–40 lbs shortly after. Males weigh 35 to 40 pounds and stand 18 to 19 inches, while females are 30 to 35 pounds, making them a medium-sized terrier..

Factors that influence growth include genetics, nutrition, and spay/neuter timing. Dogs spayed or neutered very early may grow slightly taller due to delayed growth plate closure.

Is My Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Overweight?

To determine if your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is at a healthy weight (30–40 lbs target):

Rib test: You should be able to feel the ribs without pressing hard, with a thin layer of fat covering them
Waist check: Viewed from above, there should be a visible waist behind the ribs
Tuck-up: From the side, the abdomen should tuck up behind the rib cage

Their soft, silky, wavy single coat coat can mask weight gain, so hands-on assessment is essential. If your Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is overweight, work with your veterinarian to develop a safe weight loss plan. Even a 10% reduction can reduce the risk of Protein-Losing Nephropathy and other conditions.

Feeding Recommendation

An adult Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's daily food intake is typically 0.5–0.8 cups of high-quality kibble, fed in two meals. Males weigh 35 to 40 pounds and stand 18 to 19 inches, while females are 30 to 35 pounds, making them a medium-sized terrier.. At 30–40 lbs with energy level 4/5, Protein-losing nephropathy and enteropathy are serious breed-specific concerns, making regular urine protein screening essential for all Wheatens..

Weight by Age Table

Age	Male (lbs)	Female (lbs)
3 months	9.1–10.9	7.7–9.3
6 months	20.1–23.9	17.0–20.4
9 months	29.2–34.8	24.7–29.7
12 months	36.5–43.5	30.9–37.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Males: 30–40 lbs. Females: 25–35 lbs. Males weigh 35 to 40 pounds and stand 18 to 19 inches, while females are 30 to 35 pounds, making them a medium-sized terrier.. Consult your vet for a personalized assessment.

Most Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers reach adult height of 17–19 inches by 12–15 months, with full body weight of 30–40 lbs achieved shortly after. Males weigh 35 to 40 pounds and stand 18 to 19 inches, while females are 30 to 35 pounds, making them a medium-sized terrier..

For a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier at healthy weight (30–40 lbs), you should feel ribs without pressing hard, see a defined waist from above, and notice an abdominal tuck from the side. Even modest excess weight stresses this medium-sized breed's frame and can worsen conditions like Protein-Losing Nephropathy.

A Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy growing toward 30–40 lbs needs carefully measured portions. Feed 3–4 times daily until 6 months, then twice daily. As a terrier breed with energy level 4/5, active puppies may need portions at the higher end of guidelines. Monitor body condition weekly and adjust as needed.

Poor weight gain in a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy warrants a vet visit. For a breed that should reach 30–40 lbs at maturity, slow growth can signal parasites (very common in puppies), underfeeding, food intolerance, or illness. Given this breed's soft, silky, wavy single coat coat, it can be hard to visually assess body condition–weigh your puppy weekly. Your vet will likely run a fecal test and blood work.