Welsh Terrier Dog Breed
- Size
- Small
- Height
- Males – 15 to 15.5 inches at the withers, Females – 14 inches at the withers
- Weight
- 18 to 20 pounds
- Coat
- Wiry
- Color
- Black and tan or grizzle and tan
- Energy
- High
- Activities
- Conformation, Agility, Hunting, Tracking, Earthdog Trials
The spunky, outgoing Welsh Terrier is characterized by his long, rectangular head with a bearded muzzle and bushy eyebrows. An ideal companion and watchdog, he is playful and happy, yet intelligent and attentive. The energetic Welsh Terrier requires a great deal of exercise and is perfect for an active family. His coarse coat should be plucked several times a year, and his facial hair needs to be combed twice weekly.
Did you know
Formerly referred to as the Old English Terrier or the Black-and-Tan Wirehaired Terrier, the Welsh Terrier originally was bred to hunt badger, fox and otter in Wales.Caroline Kennedy owned a Welsh Terrier called “Charlie.”