Athena is associated with Athens, a plural name, because it was the place where she presided over her sisterhood, the Athenai, in earliest times. Mycenae was the city where the Goddess was called Mykene, and Mycenae is named in the plural for the sisterhood of females who tended her there.
Hypoallergenic coat requires grooming: Because the Wheaten Terrier has a single coat, it is often a better breed for people with allergies. It is considered a hypoallergenic dog, however, because it has hair that grows constantly instead of fur that sheds. As a result, the wheaten coat needs frequent grooming.
On the whole the Wheaten Terrier is a healthy and robust dog but does have genetic predispositions to certain diseases. Although it is important that owners are aware of these, it must be remembered that the majority of Wheatens live long and active lives. Tap/Click on each Section header for more information.