Welsh Terrier
Group: Terrier
Origin: Great Britain
Height:
– Males: 15 inches (38 cm)
– Females are proportionately smaller.
Weight: 20 lbs (9 kg) average.
Once Known As: Old English Terrier or Black-and-Tan Wire Haired Terrier
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Breed Profile
The Welsh Terrier, once known as the Old English Terrier or Black-and-Tan Wire Haired Terrier, is a very old Welsh breed. He has always been a sporting dog used to hunt otter, fox and badger.
He is friendly, intelligent, outgoing, and eager to please. Although he has the typical busy and active Terrier nature, the Welsh Terrier is not as energetic as many of the Terrier breeds and as such makes a very good family companion. Because of his eagerness to please, the Welsh Terrier is normally very responsive to obedience and he also enjoys participating in such activities as agility and flyball.
In appearance, the Welsh Terrier closely resembles the Lakeland Terrier or a miniature version of the Airedale with a short, wiry coat that is dense, hard, short, close and abundant. His colour is always black and tan or black-grizzle and tan. He is a sturdy, compact and rugged dog of medium size. He moves at a trot typical to the long-legged terriers.
Health Issues
The Welsh Terrier is generally a very healthy breed; however, no breed is without its health problems. A few of the health concerns found in the Welsh Terrier breed include:
- Epilepsy;
- Glaucoma;
- Thyroid abnormalities; and
- Allergic Skin Conditions.
If you are considering the adoption of a Welsh Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy’s parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main General Information page.)
Additional Health Resources:
- WTCA Health Committee
- Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) — Providing a source of health information for owners, breeders, and scientists that will assist in breeding healthy dogs. CHIC is a centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by the AKC/Canine Health Foundation (AKC/CHF) and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA).
- Health and Nutrition — Growing section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website which includes information on several health and nutrition related issues.
- AKC Canine Health Foundation — Working towards developing scientific advances in canine health.
- Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
- Ontario Veterinary College (OVC)
- University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip)
- HealthGene — HealthGene Corporation is the leading provider of veterinary DNA diagnostic services in Canada.
- Labgenvet — Laboratory of Veterinary Genetics is a Canadian diagnostic laboratory that offers a comprehensive service of DNA tests for veterinary genetic diseases.
Breed Standards
- CKC Breed Standard
- AKC Breed Standard
- UKC Breed Standard
- The Breed Standard — The Kennel Club (U.K.)
- FCI Breed Standard No. 78
Grooming Information
The Welsh Terrier’s wiry and dense coat needs regular grooming including weekly brushing to maintain the coat in a healthy condition.
- Grooming — This section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
Training Resources
- Training — For training information, see this growing section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
Additional Information
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website covers several sports and activities and also includes listings of non-breed specific Dog Clubs from across Canada.
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section of the Canada’s Guide to Dogs website provides information and listings of organizations that are involved in various dog jobs, such as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Protection Dogs, and much more.
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| Sophie Bred by Shaireab’s Bayleigh Welsh Terriers Photo courtesy of Mike Spooner |
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*NOTE 1: CHIC – The Canine Health Information Center “is a database of consolidated health screening results from multiple sources. Co-sponsored by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Health Foundation, CHIC works with parent clubs to identify health screening protocols appropriate for individual breeds. Dogs tested in accordance with the parent club established requirements, that have their results registered and made available in the public domain are issued CHIC numbers.” To learn more, visit: www.caninehealthinfo.org
*NOTE 2: The Fédération Cynologique International (FCI) is the World Canine Organization, which includes 91 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 344 breeds, with each being the “property” of a specific country. The “owner” countries write the standards of these breeds in co-operation with the Standards and Scientific Commissions of the FCI, and the translation and updating are carried out by the FCI. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
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