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Terriersmall🌍 Walesearthdog and vermin hunter
Welsh Terrier
Happy, confident, alert, friendly
Popularity
660
Square-built quarry dog; cheerful, game, and loves activity.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
hard, wiry and dense close-fitting double coat with short soft undercoat
Colors
black and tan, grizzle and tan
Male height
15–15.5 in
Female height
15–15 in
Male weight
20–22 lb
Female weight
18–20 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
