Dromara Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

04/12/2024

Do you love the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Have a desire to help us preserve and protect our breed? The SCWTCA Inc. is made up of owners like you, maybe you just wanted a pet? Instead you came to love not just your Wheaten but Wheatens everywhere?

SCWTCA is made up of owners who love the breed. You do not have to be a breeder to be a Club member. The majority of us were pet owners first, maybe agreed to show a dog to have something fun to do and in the end we end up as pet owners again. Do you know a club member who will sponsor you? If you are a club member which of your puppy people would enjoy being an Associate member?

Here is our online application. Remember you need one sponsor that you have known for a year. Talk to them and join us to preserve and protect our breed.

https://scwtca.org/members/scwtca-membership-application-online/

If you have questions send them to [email protected]

04/09/2024

On the road to Bloomsburg, PA to deliver sweet Wheaten Piper to her new home.

03/08/2024

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03/03/2024

A beautiful publication filled with Wheatens pictures and information.

March 2024 Benchmarks is now available.

https://scwtca.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/March-2024-Benchmarks.pdf

In this issue:
From the President
New Titles
In Memoriam, Caroline Goldberg
Happy Birthdays/Celebrating Long Life
2023 AKC National Championship
2023 AKC National Invitationals, Lisa Clagett
Endowment Donors
My Life with Degenerative Myelopathy, Stefan Van Rompaey Preservation: Back to the future, Shari Robinson
The puppy who wouldn’t leave, Karen Gardner
Wheaten - Wise
A Breeder -Judge Perspective, Gay Dunlap
Just a fun day in the snow
AKC Fast CAT® Invitational 2023, Dorice Stancher
AKC Purebred Preservation Bank, Sally Sotirovich
Wheaten Health News
SCWTCSC 2024 Desert Specialty
Advertising, Deadline, Subscription, Donations, Publication Info

03/01/2024

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Did you know? Dogs must be 24 months or older for OFA Hip and Elbow certification, and 12 months or older for Cardiac, Patellas, and Thyroid certification. There is no age minimum for eye certification, nor for DNA, since DNA does not change as the dog ages.

The OFA also does Preliminary evaluations on hips and elbows before 24 months of age. However, they will need to be re-evaluated again for a final certification once the dog reaches 24 months.

For more information, visit https://ofa.org/

02/20/2024

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01/29/2024

There will be 3 SEPARATE drawings at the Friday March 15th evening’s Dinner for these 3 donated items.

Folks not in attendance can still “Get Lucky In Kentucky” by Donating $5 for one entry or $20 for 5 entries. By the way, there is no limit on buying entries!!

Pay online via PayPal to [email protected]

Please make a note on your Friends & Family payment the letter of the item you want:

A. Ruff Land Dog Kennel
B. Play Bow Wheaten Topiary
C. Original Wheaten Stained Glass

Please reach out with any questions to Diane Hayhurst @ [email protected].

Hope you “Get Lucky In Kentucky!”

01/19/2024

Looks like a Male Wheaten lost in Columbus, Ohio. Now at the Franklin County Dog Shelter.

01/15/2024

Excited to share information about the National Roving Specialty being held in Louisville, KY at the Kentuckiana Cluster March 14-17. Specialty Day is Friday March 15.

01/09/2024

For folks in RVs going to Louisville Dog Shows this March where the new Ohio River Valley Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club will be hosting the National Roving on Friday March 15. Hoping to welcome loads of Wheatens!! More information at www.scwtca.org under Roving.

12/08/2023

CH Dromara’s Virtual Reality DCAT, CGC, TKN aka “Zoom” is Virtually perfect in my book, second only to his Daddy “Ziggy!” Excellent Hips, Normal Elbows & Patellas. Zoom is ready to make more contributions!

11/21/2023

🎅 🎄SECRET SANTA DOG 🎄 🎅
This is super easy and so fun!!
I'm giving this a try as I think it can be fun. Worst case is I'm making a dog happy by sending them a toy - what can be better than that? No pressure to participate, I tagged a few dog people....If I didn't tag you, you are still welcome to join!
I'm looking for dog owners interested in a holiday gift exchange. Doesn't matter where you live in the U.S.A.- you are welcome to join! You have to buy one gift valued at least $10 and send it to your secret dog.
(Hello Amazon!). Your dog will receive 6-36 gifts in return. And the great thing is you can keep them or donate them! A present will brighten their day (and the owners too). We could all use some happy mail.
Let me know if you are interested and I will send you information about how to play for your dog.
Just comment I'm in!t

11/15/2023

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11/03/2023

An excellent message for helping a new puppy settle in to new home.

I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Differnt trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and being depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now struggling you as the owner need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

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10/18/2023

Meet the Breeds in Columbus, Ohio this past Saturday was great with our volunteers: Cathy Perron, Hayley Pohl, Mary Yourich, and Jennifer Williamson Schutt.