Which statement about the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's ears is true?

Which statement about the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's ears is true?

• A. The ears have more coat on them than other Terriers
• B. The ears should be clipped on the exterior with a #7F or #5F blade
• C. The ears should be edged with small shears
• D. All of the above

Answer: (B)

Maintaining a neat, natural ear line is the aim when grooming Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers. The ears are shaped by clipping the exterior rather than shaving or heavily edging, which keeps the outer edge smooth and balanced with the head. Using a blade like a #7F or #5F on the outside of the ears trims just enough to define the edge while preserving the ear’s soft texture and natural look, maintaining even color and proportion with the rest of the coat. Edging with small shears would create a crisper, more sculpted line that can look too harsh for the breed’s traditional appearance. The idea that the ears should carry more coat than other terriers doesn’t align with the typical balanced head and ear proportion, making exterior clipping with those blade sizes the preferred method.

Maintaining a neat, natural ear line is the aim when grooming Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers. The ears are shaped by clipping the exterior rather than shaving or heavily edging, which keeps the outer edge smooth and balanced with the head. Using a blade like a #7F or #5F on the outside of the ears trims just enough to define the edge while preserving the ear’s soft texture and natural look, maintaining even color and proportion with the rest of the coat. Edging with small shears would create a crisper, more sculpted line that can look too harsh for the breed’s traditional appearance. The idea that the ears should carry more coat than other terriers doesn’t align with the typical balanced head and ear proportion, making exterior clipping with those blade sizes the preferred method.