What distinctive, enthusiastic welcoming behavior is often noted in the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier temperament?
The *Wheaten Greetin’*, an enthusiastic welcome that sometimes involves jumping.
The temperament of the modern Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier retains much of the spirited and playful nature inherited from its terrier ancestry, even as its primary purpose has shifted from pest control to companionship. One of the most frequently documented and endearing expressions of this energy is known as the 'Wheaten Greetin''. This behavior manifests as an extremely enthusiastic expression of welcome directed toward familiar people. While the breed retains its alertness and sometimes a touch of stubbornness characteristic of terriers, the Greetin' specifically involves exuberant excitement, which often translates into the physical act of jumping up onto people as a form of greeting. This eagerness is a direct echo of the high energy required for its former life running fields.
