Small Terrier Group

Welsh Terrier

Also called Welshie

Great with kids

The Welsh Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in Wales for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.

Weight: 18–22 lb (8–10 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 14–15 in (36–39 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Wire
Origin: Wales, United Kingdom (18th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Courageous Intelligent Playful Spirited

Coat colours

Black and tan and black grizzle and tan

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	18–22 lb (8–10 kg)	18–22 lb (8–10 kg)
Height	15 in (38–39 cm)	14–15 in (36–37 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)