Friendly, Spirited, Intelligent
Sturdy, compact, and rugged, with a tight-fitting black-and-tan coat and a rectangular head featuring folded ears and a jaunty beard, Welsh are constructed along the classic lines of Britain’s long-legged terriers. They stand about 15 inches at the shoulder, a little larger than …
Energy
80%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
60%
Friendliness
100%
Coat Type
Wire coat
2-3 Times a Week Brushing
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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Brush 2-3× weekly to maintain coat condition and reduce shedding around the home.
Very sociable and people-oriented — early socialization keeps friendliness well-directed.
FCI Group
Group 3 — Terriers
Section
Grote- en middenslagterriërs
Status
recognized