Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier has much in common with the Airedale, Irish and Lakeland terriers and resembles a small Airedale in appearance. It makes a good household pet, generally has a good temperament, and is affectionate, obedient and great fun.

Origin and history

The Welsh Terrier - like its close relation, the Irish Terrier - is of Celtic origin. In fact, two strains once existed side by side: that evolved by the Welsh from a purpose-bred, coarse-haired Black Ii and Tan Terrier and an English variety achieved through crossing the Airedale and the Fox Terrier. These two types caused much argument while recognition for the breed was being sought. Howevec the English variety appears to have died out, and the true Celtic strain was presented in 1885. The Welsh Terrier Club was founded a year later The following year the Welsh Terrier was awarded championship status by the Kennel Club. The first Welsh Terriers were taken to the United States in 1888, but they were not evident in any real numbers until after 1901.

Welsh Terrier Puppies

Good points

• Affectionate
• Bold
• Good temperament
• Great fun
• Handy size
• Obedient

Take heed

• No drawbacks known

Size

The height at shoulder should not exceed 15112in (39.5cm). In working condition, 20-211b (9-9.5kg) is a fair average weight.

Exercise

Regular daily walks and a romp in the garden will suffice, but like most terriers it will appreciate a run in wide open spaces. It was, after all, originally bred to run with a pack of hounds.

Welsh Terrier Information

Colour
The colour should be black and tan for preference, or black­grizzle and tan, free from black pencilling on the toes. Black below the hocks is a fault.

Head and skull
The skull should be flat and rather wider between the ears than the Wire-haired Fox Terrier. The jaw should be powerful, clean cut, rather deeper and more punishing (giving the head a more masculine appearance) than that usually seen on a Fox Terrier Stop not too defined, fair length from stop to end of nose, the latter being black.

Body
Should exhibit good substance, a level topline and a strong, moderately short loin. The chest is moderately wide with good depth of brisket.

Tail.
The tail should be well set on but not too gaily carried.

Feet
The feet should be small, round and cat like.

Welsh Terrier Feeding & Grooming

Grooming

The Welsh Terrier's coat needs stripping twice yearly and regular brushing to maintain it in show condition, but many pet owners resort to clipping their terriers. The coat is usually left on in winter to provide extra warmth.

Feeding

Thirteen-200z (369-587g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or H_-3 cupfuls of a dry food, complete diet, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup of feed to 112 cup of hot or cold water.

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