In which year did the Irish Kennel Club officially grant recognition to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
1933.
The official journey toward formal breed status involved several crucial steps in the 1930s following increased efforts to define the breed standard. While the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Ireland was established in 1932, marking a significant organizational milestone, the next major affirmation of the breed's legitimacy came shortly thereafter. The Irish Kennel Club provided the official stamp of approval by recognizing the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier in the year 1933. This official recognition was pivotal, as it provided a structured framework, allowing dedicated breeders to concentrate their efforts on solidifying the desired characteristics—most notably shifting the emphasis toward achieving the characteristic wheaten coloration—away from the diverse palette of the working dogs.
