Welsh Terrier
- Height 38–39 cm 36–37 cm
- Weight 8–10 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Welsh Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Wales (18th century). Adults weigh 8–10 kg. It stands 36–39 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
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.
- Group
- Terrier Group
- Origin
- United Kingdom, Wales (18th century)
- Coat
- short wire · black and tan and black grizzle and tan
- Also known as
- Welshie
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Welsh Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org welshterrier.org ukcdogs.com purina.com dimensions.com chewy.com
Welsh Terrier FAQ
- How long does a Welsh Terrier live?
- The Welsh Terrier has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Welsh Terrier get?
- Adults weigh 8–10 kg. Height ranges from 36–39 cm.
- Is the Welsh Terrier hypoallergenic?
- No, the Welsh Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Welsh Terrier in?
- The Welsh Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.
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10
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9
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Border Terrier
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-
Bull Terrier
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Cairn Terrier
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Lancashire Heeler
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Basenji
9
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