The Welsh Terrier is a small-to-medium-sized, energetic dog breed known for its bold personality and distinctive wiry coat.
🐶 Welsh Terrier overview
Welsh Terrier
The Welsh Terrier originated in Wales (UK) and was originally bred for hunting foxes, badgers, and other small game.
✨ Key characteristics
🧠 Personality
- Confident and fearless (sometimes “big dog in a small body” attitude)
- Intelligent but can be stubborn
- Friendly and playful with family
- Alert and makes a good watchdog
🐕 Size & appearance
- Medium-small breed
- Height: ~36–39 cm (14–15 inches)
- Weight: ~9–10 kg (20–22 lbs)
- Wiry, dense coat (usually black and tan)
⚡ Energy level
- Very high energy
- Needs daily exercise and mental stimulation
- Loves games, walks, and digging
🧼 Grooming needs
- Requires regular brushing
- Hand-stripping or trimming a few times a year
- Low shedding compared to many breeds
🏃♂️ Exercise needs
- At least 1 hour of activity daily
- Without exercise, may become bored or destructive
❤️ Good to know
- Generally healthy and long-lived (12–15 years)
- Good family dog but better for active owners
- Strong prey drive (may chase small animals)
⚖️ Summary
The Welsh Terrier is a lively, intelligent, and tough little working dog that thrives in active homes where it gets attention, exercise, and structure.
If you want, I can compare it with Airedale Terrier or Jack Russell Terrier so you can see which fits better for a home or lifestyle.
