| Welsh Terrier |
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Breed Description | |
| Height: The Welsh Terrier's height ranges from 14-15.5 inches. | ||
| Weight: The Welsh Terrier's weight ranges from 20-21 lbs. | ||
| Colors: The Welsh Terrier is black and tan or grizzle and tan. | ||
| General Appearance: The sturdy, compact Welsh Terrier conveys the image of a square dog, being approximately as high as he is long. He is a medium-sized, rugged dog, with a coarse, wire-textured coat. | ||
| Temperament: The Welsh Terrier is always alert and ready for action. He is a friendly, outgoing, and playful dog who loves people. He is intelligent with a desire to please. | ||
| Care: The Welsh Terrier's wiry dense coat requires weekly brushing. Bathe when necessary. | ||
| Training: The Welsh Terrier needs basic obedience training to make them an enjoyable companion. They need consistent training. | ||
| Activity: The Welsh Terrier needs daily exercise on or off the leash. | ||
| Life Span: The Welsh Terrier lives about 10-12 years. | ||
| Litter Size: The Welsh Terrier averages about 3-6 puppies per litter. | ||
| Country of Origin: The Welsh Terrier originated in Wales. | ||
| Brief History: Descended from the Old English Black and Tan (Broken Coated) Terrier, this breed was developed in Wales to hunt badger, fox and otter. It is most likely the most direct descen-dant in existence today of that earlier breed and has been documented as far back as the early 1700s. | ||
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC |
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