“In an effort to further protect and continue the growth of our breed, we must be conscious of those genetic problems that we can guard against. The time to protect against this is before it becomes prevalent.”

K. Carol Carlson, Wheaten Health Endowment Chair 2001-2019, SCWTCA President 1980

 

What’s New!

★21 January 2025 Wheaten Webinar • Dr. Katie Tolbert Discusses the Upcoming PLE Study
1/21/2025 Wheaten Webinar • Canine Pregnancy Nutritional Needs
12/3/2024 — Wheaten Health Newsletter and Update!
12/3/2024 Wheaten Webinar • Atopic Dermatitis in Wheatens
11/14/2024 Wheaten Webinar • Leptospirsosis
9/17/2024 Wheaten Webinar • Treatment Options For Dogs With Cancer
A Way to Hide A Pill
March 2024 • Does Chronic Kidney Disease cause Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Dogs?

2/13/2024 Wheaten Webinar • Addisons Disease

12/12/2023 Wheaten Webinar • Phase 2 Study of PLE in SCWTs

DNA Test Rebate Program

9/18/2023 Wheaten Webinar • Renal Dysplasia and Interpreting Lab Values in Your Dog’s Bloodwork

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Why We Exist

The SCWTCA Endowment Inc. was created in 2001 by the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America, Inc. as a 501c3 to support research and projects that will increase knowledge about as well as improve health issues affecting Wheaten Terriers.

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What We Do

By raising funds for research and projects, we improve our Wheatens’ health, including:

  • Grants and support provided to Research Projects;

  • Updating the Wheaten community on issues of interest and progress on Current Research;

  • Managing the SCWT Database, an extensive collection of information about current and past Wheatens worldwide;

  • Providing Tools to help owners and breeders improve their Wheatens’ lives.

Learn More about Current Research
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How You Can Help

There are many ways for you to join in this mission to improve the lives of our Wheatens:

  • Donate to the Endowment;

  • Enter your Wheaten(s) in the SCWT Database;

  • Use the Tools to help manage information about your Wheatens;

  • Learn about Research Studies;

  • Share the information with other Wheaten owners!

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