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Welsh Terrier Puppies for Sale
Welsh Terrier
Ike, the Welsh Terrier at 2 years old
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Pronunciation |
Welsh
Terrier |
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Description |
The Welsh Terrier looks
like a small Airedale Terrier: compact and rugged-looking, with a wiry coat. The
head is long, flat and rectangular, with bushy eyebrows, mustache and beard. The
Muzzle is squared at the end, never pointed and is somewhat deeper than that of
the Fox Terriers. The v-shaped ears fold forward. The nose is black and the
almond-shaped eyes are small and dark. The teeth meet in a scissors or level
bite (scissors bite is preferred). The cat-like feet are small and rounded. The
top of the back forms a straight, level line. Dewclaws on front and back legs
are removed. The harsh wiry coat comes in black & tan and grizzle. Puppies
are born all black. The extremities then lighten gradually, leaving a black
"jacket." The tail is docked and carried gaily. |
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Temperament |
The Welsh Terrier is a
vigilant, active, cheerful and uncomplicated dog, which is affectionate and
intelligent. Loving, loyal and hardy, it is usually patient with children and
can withstand a bit of rough play. Welsh Terriers are curious and playful.
Happy, energetic and spunky, they are best with a young, active family. Welsh
Terriers are generally brave, though some tend to be timid when touched
unexpectedly. Socialize them well when they are young to combat this tendency.
Some are very combative with other animals and some are not quarrelsome at all.
The Welsh Terrier is a little calmer than the other long-legged
terriers. He likes to swim and some like to dig. Some can be difficult to
housebreak, especially bitches. The Welsh Terrier is bright enough to understand
quickly what you want of it but is also cunning enough to try to divert you from
your intentions. Give these dogs constant variety in their training and remain
consistent towards them. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Maximum
allowed: 15 (39cm)
Weight: 20-21 pounds (9-9½kg) |
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Health Problems |
Some lines are prone to
skin and eye problems. |
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Living Conditions |
Welsh Terriers will do
okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are very active
indoors and a small yard is sufficient. |
Exercise |
The Welsh Terrier is
untiring. They need to be taken for a daily walk. It is always ready to play with a ball and to run and gambol off the
leash in the open countryside. The Welsh Terrier likes to chase after
things, so don't let them off the lead except in an enclosed area - unless the
dog is very well trained. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
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Grooming |
The Welsh Terrier needs to
have its coat plucked two, three, or more times a year depending upon the
condition of the coat. It also requires grooming with a brush and comb a number
of times each week. The dogs that are to be shown will require even greater
levels of attention to their grooming. The longer hair at the feet, on the
belly, and around the face, give the Welsh Terrier its typical appearance. This
breed sheds little to no hair. |
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Origin |
The Welsh Terrier was
originally developed in Wales to hunt otter, fox and badger in their dens and
also to hunt with hounds in packs. The breed was probably an offshoot of the old
British Black & Tan Terrier. The Welsh Terrier was first shown in England in
1884 and first imported to the United States in 1888. For sometime it had
existed as the old Reddish-Black Wirehaired Terrier. Today's Welsh Terrier is
primarily a companion dog, but still retains his hunting ability. Some of the
Welsh Terrier's talents include: hunting, tracking, watchdogging, agility,
and performing tricks. |
| Group |
Terrier, AKC, Terrier |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB,
CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Murphy, the Welsh Terrier at 3
years old. "He's a handful, but we wouldn't give him up for the
world."
Photo Courtsy of Mollee's Page
Photos Courtsy of Mollee's Page
Photos Courtsy of Mollee's Page
Photos Courtsy of Mollee's Page
Photos Courtsy of Mollee's Page
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