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Best Welsh Terriers
Breed Info
The Welsh Terrier is a breed with a truly working background, he is perhaps rather less exuberant than some of the other members of his group. Like so many of his cousins, he was originally used in hunting the fox, badger and even otter. The Welsh and Lakeland Terriers, which have considerable similarity, may well have had a common origin prior to the Roman invasion of Britain when their Celtic owners retreated to the Welsh mountains and the Lake District. He is a neat, workmanlike dog with a tight wiry coat normally of black and tan.
Welsh Terriers get along well with children, and they're not so tiny that they can't live in a household with a toddler. As a low- to nonshedder, the Welshie can make a great companion for people with allergies.
If you want an outdoor dog who can be left alone for long periods, the Welsh Terrier is not the breed for you.
Welsh Terrier make excellent watchdogs and will alert their people to approaching strangers, but it's not their style to bark without cause. A Welsh Terrier can do all right in apartments if properly exercised, but the ideal is a house with a fenced yard.
The Welsh Terrier can be a perfect, devoted companion for an active family who has the time to care for him and meet his exercise requirements. He's independent enough to not yearn for or demand excessive attention, yet he's affectionate enough to enjoy time spent cuddling on the couch. He'll fill the house with the sounds of life and just might grace your furniture and tables. The Welsh Terrier is proof that life can be lived to the fullest and that not all good things come in big packages.
Personality
The Welsh Terrier is a cheerful, intelligent dog who loves to have fun and is always affectionate. He’s energetic and has a playful nature. Loyal and devoted to his family, he can nevertheless be quite the social butterfly.
He loves to amuse both himself and his family, and he’s not as hot-tempered as some other terrier breeds. His loving disposition and energy makes him an excellent family companion who’s great with children.
The Welshie can be independent, which may lead to some trainingdifficulties (especially with inexperienced owners). But this is usually offset by what most people love best about the Welsh Terrier: his happy, fun-loving zest for life.
Temperament is affected by a number of factors, including heredity, training, and socialization. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them. Choose the middle-of-the-road puppy, not the one who’s beating up his littermates or the one who’s hiding in the corner.
Health
Welshies are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they’re prone to certain health conditions. Not all Welshies will get any or all of these diseases, but it’s important to be aware of them if you’re considering this breed.
If you’re buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy’s parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.
Care
Training a Welsh Terrier can be a study in who is more determined, the trainer who’s trying to get the Terrier to listen, or the bored Terrier who’s ignoring the trainer. The Welshie is known for having a mind of his own and he’s not the most obedient of breeds. A Welsh Terrier is a high-energy dog. Even with a vigorous exercise routine, you should expect some of that energy to be converted into room-crashing escapades that range throughout the house. He should have a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise, which can be accomplished by playing in a yard or dog park , playing in the house, or going on a long walk. Letting him hang in the yard by himself is not going to be enough
Feeding
Grooming
Sporting two coats to waterproof himself, the Welsh Terrier has an outer coat that’s hard and wiry and an undercoat that’s soft and short. He only has one color pattern: tan and black.
A non- to light shedder, the Welshie still requires a fair amount of grooming. He should be brushed at least once per week, although it’s frankly better to do it every other day. Unless he’s clipped, that wiry coat will need to be stripped several times a year to remove any loose or dead hair and to prevent it from matting.
