Click to Skip Ahead Pros Cons Health Conditions When you’re considering adding a dog to your family‚ researching the breeds that you are most interested in is vital! How else will you know if your new dog will be the best fit for your household? If the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is high on your list‚ you’ve come to the right place! Here‚ we through the Wheaten’s good points and not-so-good points‚ which should give you a clearer picture of whether this breed is right for you. Pros 1. Loving and Loyal The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is famous for being a devoted and loving dog with their family. They form strong bonds with their owners and will enjoy nice cuddling time at the end of the day. 2. Low Shedding Wheatens have gorgeous coats of silky‚ wavy‚ and soft fur. They are only single-coated‚ which means while they do shed‚ they don’t shed as much as a double-coated breed. There’s no such thing as a dog that is 100% hypoallergenic. However‚ the Wheaten is a good option for allergy sufferers who are prepared to do regular grooming and cleaning. Image Credit: Dora Zett‚ Shutterstock 3. Great With Children Wheatens with the right training and socialization are great with kids. They enjoy playing and cuddling with them. That said‚ it’s important to note that small children are not recommended around a Wheaten. They might handle the clumsiness of toddlers‚ but some terriers might be reactive if their ears are pulled or paws are stepped on. This is where training is essential‚ along with constant supervision when your child is in the same room as the dog. 4. Friendly and Cheerful Wheatens are known as exceptionally happy and friendly dogs. If you’re looking for a high-energy dog‚ the Wheaten Terrier is just that! They are exuberant‚ and it’s that sweet yet extroverted energy that Wheaten owners love best. 5. Great Watchdogs The Wheaten is deeply devoted to their owner‚ which also leads to protectiveness. Anyone they don’t know who approaches their territory will definitely get barked at. But once they meet the stranger‚ they will quite joyously welcome them with Wheaten Terrier enthusiasm. They aren’t typically an aggressive breed. Image Credit: furry_portraits‚ Pixabay Cons 6. Strong Prey Drive All terriers tend to have a strong prey drive‚ and the Wheaten is no exception. If they are raised from puppyhood to maturity‚ they will get along well with other pets‚ but you’ll probably never be able to walk them off-leash. A small animal suddenly running by will be too much of an enticement for the Wheaten‚ so training for reliable recall is vital! 7. Stubborn Training will be a challenge because like all terriers‚ the Wheaten is quite independent-minded and stubborn. They can also be bossy and strong-willed‚ so consistent and persistent training is imperative. They are quite intelligent‚ so training sessions must be interesting and only use positive reinforcement. 8. High-Maintenance Coat The Wheaten has a gorgeous coat‚ but it’s a high-maintenance coat. All that soft fur mats easily‚ so they must be brushed every day and bathed about once a month. Additionally‚ their coat grows quickly‚ so it must be trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks. This will either take a gouge out of your budget or your time if you opt to groom your Wheaten yourself. Image Credit: Audrius Vizbaras‚ Pixabay 9. High Exercise Needs The Wheaten is a high-energy dog that needs at least 1 hour of moderate to high-intensity exercise daily. It is better to aim for closer to 2 hours if possible‚ preferably spent with you. You can take them hiking or jogging and play active games like fetch. Without proper exercise‚ Wheatens can become quite naughty and destructive. 10. Low Tolerance to Hot Weather The Wheaten tends to overheat quite easily in hot weather‚ so you’ll need to minimize their outdoor exposure during excessively hot days. This won’t apply to you if you live in a location with moderate weather. However‚ for anyone living in an area with a great deal of heat‚ you might need to find a dog that can handle the weather better. Image Credit: Joseph Hendrickson‚ Shutterstock It’s All Subjective There are pros and cons for all dogs‚ but remember that it’s all subjective. Some people will find dealing with a stubborn terrier to be a negative point‚ while others love the challenge. Likewise‚ with things like exercise‚ some people prefer a high-energy dog so they have a running partner‚ while others prefer a leisurely stroll with a calm breed. Health Conditions of the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier You now know a fair bit about the Wheaten’s temperament and some of what goes into the care of this breed. Let’s cover a few common potential health conditions to give you a full picture of the Wheaten. Retinal dysplasia: This is also known as progressive retinal atrophy‚ which is a disorder that can result in the dog losing their vision entirely. Hip dysplasia: Hip dysplasia can affect almost any dog‚ but large dogs are more likely to suffer from it. The hip joint loosens and causes dysfunction and pain. Renal dysplasia: Renal dysplasia occurs in puppies born with abnormal kidneys‚ and unfortunately‚ there’s no treatment. Some dogs with mild cases have good prognoses with supportive treatment‚ which is medication and diet. Addison’s disease: Addison’s disease results when the adrenal glands don’t produce the right levels of corticosteroid hormones. If caught early‚ the prognosis is good. Protein-losing nephropathy: Protein-losing nephropathy is a specific kidney problem that leads to protein and blood serum leaking into the urine. Protein-losing enteropathy: Protein-losing enteropathy is when there’s a loss of proteins from the bloodstream that enter the gastrointestinal tract. Conclusion Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers are fantastic dogs that will make the right owner happy. If you love the outdoors and doing a bunch of activities with a dog‚ the Wheaten is a definite candidate. If you would also love a companion that won’t always listen to you and can present a challenge on a daily basis but will also love you unconditionally‚ the Wheaten might be your dog! Sources https://www.merckvetmanual.com/urinary-system/congenital-and-inherited-anomalies-of-the-urinary-system/renal-anomalies#v3295256 https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/blog/protein-losing-nephropathy https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/proteinlosing-enteropathy-ple-in-dogs Featured Image Credit: furry_portraits‚ Pixabay The post 10 Wheaten Terrier Pros &; Cons You Should Know appeared first on Pet Keen.

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A George Floyd scholarship made available only to black students is in violation of the Civil Rights Act‚ according to a federal complaint.North Central University in Minneapolis‚ Minnesota‚ established the scholarship in 2020 and claims to "impact the learning environment in a positive manner" by simply increasing the number of black students through the program.The scholarship page also remarked that the act of "diversifying" its learning environment is key to becoming a university that "looks and acts like Heaven."Under the criteria section‚ the school noted that applicants must be "a student who is Black or African American‚ that is‚ a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa."Cornell Law professor William Jacobson wrote in his complaint to the United States Department of Education that the scholarship "engages invidious discrimination on the basis of race‚ color and national origin."The professor's complaint was directed at the Office for Civil Rights in Chicago‚ and alleged that the scholarship violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964‚ which prohibits schools from discriminating based on race."Students who identify as white‚ Hispanic or Asian — are automatically ineligible for the scholarship‚" he wrote. Title VI "prohibits intentional discrimination on the basis of race‚ color or national origin in any 'program or activity' that receives federal financial assistance‚" the complaint continued.Jacobson told the College Fix that the school's requirements were "openly racially discriminatory.""Regardless of the purpose of the racial discrimination‚ it is wrong and unlawful‚" he went on. "NCU needs to come up with a remedial plan to compensate students shut out of the George Floyd Scholarship due to discrimination."Jacobson cited a Supreme Court decision from 2023 that discriminating based on race for college admissions is illegal. The ruling in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College was a major change in how affirmative action can applied in the country."After the Supreme Court’s decision ... it is clear that discriminating on the basis of race to achieve diversity is not lawful." "As Chief Justice Roberts wrote in the majority opinion‚ ‘Eliminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it‚'" the professor wrote.Jacobson also cited Justice Neil Gorsuch in his complaint‚ who said that it didn't matter if a school's discrimination against a member of a protected class was done so with the intention to promote equality at the group level."NCU knows better than to run educational scholarships that exclude students based on race‚" Jacobson concluded. "NCU’s nondiscrimination policies absolutely forbid racial discrimination. Why isn’t NCU living up to its own rules?"Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Shakespeare’s suggestion that “all the world's a stage” reminds us all that life is little more than one big performance. As another saying goes‚ there are no small parts‚ only small actors. Which is not to say a bit player shouldn’t seize the spotlight when the opportunity arises.Want the truth about the latest celebrity guru? Ask his haters online.Take America’s go-to guru Jay Shetty. He’s built a hugely successful career on the strength of his charm‚ a dubious backstory‚ and little else. He’s even scored a sit-down with President Biden.For those who have somehow missed the countless rehashes of Shetty’s path to awakening‚ here’s the TL;DR version: Indian kid in London goes to business school‚ hears a monk speak‚ then chucks it all to live in a Hindu ashram. Three years later he emerges‚ frightened and confused by our modern world of striving and commerce‚ with a new mission: share his hard-won wisdom with everybody he can.Like many a guru before him‚ Shetty quickly got over any misgivings he may have had about monetizing enlightenment‚ turning a few viral‚ inspirational videos into a business empire encompassing books‚ a podcast‚ public speaking‚ corporate consulting‚ and life coaching.Celebs love him. Shetty took charge of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's wedding ceremony in Savannah‚ Georgia‚ back in 2022. Rumor has it that Lopez was deeply captivated by Shetty and just had to have the esteemed "Hindu monk" officiate their special day.Assigned to profile Shetty for Esquire‚ writer John McDermott seemed perfectly positioned to add another puff piece to the growing Shetty hagiography. But then he witnessed the self-help swami in action. As McDermott’s skepticism grew‚ so did the magazine’s reluctance to give him a forum.McDermott then approached the Hollywood Reporter. They too balked at publicly criticizing Tinseltown’s favorite holy man‚ mumbling something about a “conflict of interest.”So‚ McDermott took his extensive research to the Guardian‚ which attracted the ire of Shetty’s legal team by publishing McDermott’s “Uncovering the higher truth of Jay Shetty” late last month.Whatever the substance of the “legal complaint” referenced in the article’s recently added disclaimer‚ the paper has not detracted any of McDermott’s allegations. They paint a picture of a media-savvy‚ fame-hungry influencer not above fabricating his background and passing off other people’s content as his own.McDermott also exposes Shetty’s ties to Iskcon (more commonly known as the Hare Krishna movement)‚ an organization with an unsavory history of cult-like behavior‚ including allegations of sexual abuse. According to McDermott’s piece‚ as a Hare Krishna “superstar‚” Shetty was able to recruit a team of young members to disseminate his content for free.Shetty also runs the “Jay Shetty Certification School‚” which sells expensive life-coaching courses with a suspicious resemblance to a multilevel-marketing scheme.It’s no surprise that Shetty’s managed to dupe the usual gullible celebrities like Jada Pinkett-Smith‚ Dax Shepard‚ and Ellen DeGeneres. That he’s managed to get a free pass for so long from the likes of the WSJ Magazine‚ the New York Times‚ and the Times of London is a bit more concerning. Maybe the state of journalism is worse than we thought.Kudos to McDermott and the Guardian for exposing Shetty‚ but one has to wonder why it took so long. The extensive plagiarism claims against Shetty first surfaced in a video by influencer Nicole Arbour titled “Jay Shetty Is Full of S**T!” (which McDermott cites) way back in 2019.The video was enough to get Shetty to take down more than 100 posts and to start attributing the material he swipes. But it didn’t make much of a splash in the mainstream media.It’s yet another lesson that in many cases‚ we’re better off doing our own research‚ if only to supplement the official narrative established publications push out. Fortunately‚ there’s a growing network of online citizen journalists to help fill in the gaps.The Instagram account BallerBusters has been exposing the likes of Shetty since 2019. A person behind the mysterious account told Align that Shetty is:an iconic example of the modern day social media grifter who appears to be selling you a lifestyle with hope‚ hype‚ and sensationalism. He‚ and others like him‚ prey on the internet’s willingness to believe in messaging despite what would otherwise be clear and obvious red flags. He has no credibility‚ verifiable experience (especially not as a monk)‚ and rose to fame based on a character he was playing — not who he actually was. ... Listening to Jay Shetty’s life advice is tantamount to taking medical advice from Mother Teresa.Haters? Most certainly. But when it comes to the grifters‚ fakes‚ and snake-oil salesmen vying for our money and attention in 2024‚ we could use a little more hate.

While the Biden administration has failed to find a solution to the crisis at the southern border‚ Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has offered his. That solution is that the United States commit $20 billion in aid to poor countries in Latin America and the Caribbean‚ lift sanctions on Venezuela and the Cuban embargo‚ and legalize millions of law-abiding Mexicans living in the U.S. When asked by Sharyn Alfonsi on “60 Minutes” what would happen if the U.S. didn’t comply with his demands‚ he gave a terrifying answer. “The flow of migrants will continue‚” he answered‚ before being asked if he thought what he was doing was “diplomatic blackmail.” “I’m speaking frankly. We have to say things as they are‚ and I always say what I feel. I always say what I think‚” he answered. Dave Rubin isn’t amused. “It is diplomatic blackmail. The president of the country that’s to our south‚ that basically has the open border‚ is basically like give us $20 billion‚” Rubin says. The Mexican president also blamed the fentanyl crisis in America not on the open border but on the U.S. for producing it. He then blamed American culture for the widespread drug problem. “You know why we don’t have the drug consumption that you have in the United States? We have customs‚ traditions‚ and we don’t have the problem of the disintegration of the family‚” the president said. Want more from Dave Rubin?To enjoy more honest conversations‚ free speech‚ and big ideas with Dave Rubin‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

The Walt Disney Co. reached a settlement agreement on Wednesday with Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and his Central Florida Tourism Oversight District over the company's revoked self-governing special tax district‚ the New York Post reported.In April‚ Disney lodged a complaint against the governor for revoking the theme park's company-selected board and special tax district‚ the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Disney governed the district for decades. In 2022‚ the dismantled RCID board was taken over by DeSantis' new five-member oversight panel‚ the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.Disney accused the governor and several Florida officials of launching a "relentless campaign to weaponize government power" against the company. The lawsuit noted that DeSantis previously expressed a desire to "void" Disney's development agreement with the state‚ examine taxes on the theme park's hotels‚ and "tolls on the roads."Disney's court filings read‚ "Today's action is the latest strike: At the Governor's bidding‚ the State's oversight board has purported to 'void' publicly noticed and duly agreed development contracts‚ which had laid the foundation for billions of Disney's investment dollars and thousands of jobs."The company claimed that the governor's actions ultimately "jeopardize[d]" Disney's "economic future in the region‚" while also "violat[ing] its constitutional rights."An investigation conducted by the CFTOD found evidence that the former RCID board used millions of taxpayer dollars to purchase resort passes‚ merchandise‚ and other perks from Disney."For decades‚ the former Disney-run RCID used taxpayer funds to provide season passes and amusement experiences to its employees and their family members‚ cover the cost of discounts on hotels‚ merchandise‚ food‚ and beverages‚ and give its own board members VIP Main Entrance passes‚" the CFTOD claimed. "In 2022 alone‚ it cost taxpayers over $2.5 million."On Wednesday‚ Disney dropped the lawsuit against DeSantis‚ agreeing to concede its self-governing powers over the theme park's district and abandoning a separate lawsuit regarding access to public records. Instead‚ the two parties have decided to work together to form a new development agreement for the theme park.Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle stated‚ "This agreement opens a new chapter of constructive engagement with the new leadership of the district‚" the Post reported.DeSantis declared that his administration was "vindicated" by Disney's settlement."A year ago people were trying to act like all these legal maneuvers were all going to succeed‚ and the reality is here we are a year later‚ not one of them has succeeded‚" he said. "Every action that we've taken has been upheld in full‚ and the state is better off for it."As part of the settlement‚ DeSantis appointed board members to the CFTOD who are more "sympathetic" to Disney‚ the Post noted. Earlier this week‚ the governor's office reported that Craig Mateer‚ the founder of CCM Capital Group‚ was appointed to the board. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Author Coleman Hughes shut down "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin on Wednesday after she accused him of being a conservative "pawn" and "charlatan."While discussing his new book‚ "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America‚" Hughes said his argument for a color-blind society centers on treating people "without regard to race‚" stressing the importance of using socioeconomics — not race — as the proxy for better understanding the disadvantaged.When Hughes laid out his argument‚ he received loud applause from the audience. But Hostin took issue with it.Hostin‚ who recently learned that her ancestors owned slaves‚ claimed that Hughes' thesis is "fundamentally flawed‚" arguing that race is baked into socioeconomic disparity.But Hughes disagreed‚ advocating for what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called a "bill of rights for the disadvantaged‚" a plan to help all impoverished Americans. That's when the show took a bizarre turn.Hostin claimed MLK didn't believe what Hughes had argued. Instead‚ she said MLK wanted reparations for black people and implied that her view carries more weight because she knows MLK's daughter. And if the faux appeal to authority wasn't enough‚ Hostin then attacked Hughes personally."Your argument for color-blindness is something that the right has co-opted‚" Hostin said. "So many in the black community — if I'm being honest with you‚ because I want to be — believe that you are being used as a pawn by the right and that you're a charlatan of sorts." Hughes immediately asked Hostin to back her claims‚ and co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin interjected to note that Hughes is not a Republican.When Hostin couldn't name a single person who she claimed had made the accusations that she alleged‚ Hughes corrected the record."I don't think I've been co-opted by anyone. I've only voted twice — both for Democrats. Although I'm an independent‚ I would vote for a Republican‚ probably a non-Trump Republican if they were compelling. I don't think there's any evidence I’ve been co-opted by anyone‚ and I think that's an ad hominem tactic people use to not address the important conversations we're having here‚" he said"There's no evidence that I've been co-opted by anyone‚" Hughes explained. "I have an independent podcast. I work for CNN as an analyst. I write for the Free Press. I'm independent in all of these endeavors‚ and no one is paying me to say what I'm saying. I'm saying it because I feel it."Case closed.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

In Episode 342 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike New England’s tallest peak in search of a marker that commemorates where Lizzie Bourne left this mortal coil near the summit of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire back in September of 1855. BECOME A LEGENDARY PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends CREDITS: Produced and hosted by: Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger Edited by: Ray Auger Theme Music by: John Judd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST FOR FREE: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Podcasts | TuneIn | iHeartRadio JOIN OUR SUPER-SECRET: New England Legends Facebook Group

Two new Helldivers 2 stratagems have just arrived in the co-op shooter‚ and you’ll want to get your hands on them if you’re taking on the current fight against the bots. Arrowhead Game Studios has dropped a pair of new support weapons‚ the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon and the MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun‚ and you’ll definitely want to get your hands on the former‚ which from our early testing offers an EAT level of devastation in a rechargeable package. Continue reading Two new Helldivers 2 stratagems just dropped‚ and one is a must have MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons‚ Helldivers 2 servers‚ Helldivers 2 system requirements

Of all the games to tread in the wake of Dark Souls and Elden Ring‚ new indie soulslike game Void Sols might be one of the most distinctive and exciting. Returning to the top-down roots of the Legend of Zelda games that inspired FromSoftware’s genre-defining RPGs‚ this new game infuses the vibrant‚ minimalist look of Geometry Wars into a challenging action RPG that you have to see for yourself. The good news is that you can go one better and try it‚ thanks to the launch of a free Steam demo that’s available right now. Continue reading Exciting‚ unique new indie soulslike game launches free Steam demo MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best soulslike games‚ Best indie games‚ Best RPG games