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Welsh Terrier

photo of a welsh terrier dog
adult Welsh Terrier
welsh terrier dog
     
group: terrier height: 14-15.5" /
35.56-39.37 cm
height of a welsh terrier dog
types: weight: 20-22 lbs / 9.07-9.97 kg
colors: reddish-brown with black or grizzle saddle, black and tan, black and grizzle
physical traits: sturdy, rugged, compact
hair type: wiry, dense, hard, close fitting
personality/
temperament:
alert, ready for action, loves people, friendly, outgoing, playful, bold, lively, spirited, intelligent, obedient, sensitive, stubborn, independent, reserved toward strangers. some may be aggressive, shy,
maintenance/
special needs:

exercise, weekly brushing, not good with other pets, kind training
nickname: Old English Terrier, Black and Tan Wire Haired Terrier
origination: Great Britain, North Wales possibly a cross between the now extinct Old English Broken Black-and-Tan Terrier
bred for: ratting
identifying traits: resembles smaller version of Airedale Terrier
ideal for: companionship, watchdog, city or country life, any climate, obedience training
good with kids?  
life expectancy: 14 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group), ckc
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