WELSH TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information Breed Description
Breed Registries:	Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Terriers American Kennel Club (AKC) - Terrier Group United Kennel Club (UKC) - Terriers The Kennel Club [U.K.] (KC) - Terriers Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) * - No. 78
Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America. * — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees.
Origin:	Great Britain
Height:	15 inches (38 cm) for males and females are proportionately smaller.
Weight:	20 lbs (9 kg) is average weight in working condition.
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. For additional books, gifts & merchandise, CLICK HERE TOP 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 Breed Listing and Breeders page.) Additional Health Resources: WTCA Health Watch Welsh Terrier Glaucoma Research and Information Site (WTGRIS) Health and Nutrition — Canada's Guide to Dogs growing section on several health and nutrition related issues. Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF) Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHip) QuickCare Pet Insurance Programs TOP Breed Standards: CKC Breed Standard AKC Breed Standard UKC Breed Standard The Breed Standard — The Kennel Club (U.K.) FCI Breed Standard No. 78/ 28. 11. 2003 / GB AKC WELSH TERRIER VIDEO 16 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges. — Available from Dogwise.com   Sophie   Bred by Shaireab's Bayleigh Welsh Terriers   Photo courtesy of Mike Spooner TOP Grooming Information: The Welsh Terrier's wiry and dense coat needs regular grooming including weekly brushing to maintain the coat in a healthy condition. Trimming the Welsh Terrier — From the Welsh Terrier Club of Great Britain Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada. TOP Training Resources: Training — For information on training your Welsh Terrier, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada. Training Tools & Equipment Choose from a wide variety of items from Dogwise.com TOP Additional Information: Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on various sports and activities, including Conformation, Agility, Obedience, and much more. In addition, listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada are available here. (Note: For Welsh Terrier specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)