Welsh Terrier Dog history, breed information, price, description, personality, teaching, common diseases, and care.

Welsh Terrier Dog

history

The Welsh Terrier, or Welsh Terrier as it is also called, is considered one of the oldest terriers on the planet. Although many unknowingly consider it a reduced copy erdel TerrierIn fact, it's not. Its history can be traced by graphic testimonies and figurines - various drawings, paintings, tapestries, etc., as well as some records. At first, he was known as a black-and-black hard-haired terrier or an Old English terrier.

Although the Welsh terrier was born in Wales, it has been common in many parts of England since the early 19th century. It was commonly used to hunt foxes, otters, and badgers, and it was also good at killing parasites, which made this dog incredibly popular. After all, every farm, stable, butcher shop, and tavern - all needed such a universal and useful animal.

Usually, this breed was classified and exhibited as an Old English terrier, however, in this category, many other breeds of terriers were classified. He eventually received a classification at the English Kennel Club as a Welsh terrier in 1885.

In the U.S. Welsh Terriers got in 1888, but they were, rather, isolated individuals who came to America with immigrants. However, the breed was so popular and in demand that just 3 years later there were the first breeders, and imports from England gained stability. In addition, the Welsh terrier began to conquer Europe.

Characteristics of the breed

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Breed information

country	England
lifetime	12-15 years old
height	Males: 36-39 cm Bitches: 36-39 cm
weight	Males: 8-10 kg Suki: 8-10 kg
Longwool	Average
Color	black and red
price	400 - 800 $

description

These are small dogs with a strong physique and short, stiff, curly hair. Limbs are medium, proportional, ears are triangular, folded, on the muzzle, there are small "mustaches". The tail is short. The color is black and red.

 

personality

Welsh Terrier is a wonderful dog, which will certainly fill your life with bright colors and unusual situations. Just because that's who he is. One of the main features of this breed is a huge amount of energy, just an incredible amount that you need to go somewhere. Do not think that if you provide the dog with walks every day, it will be enough. Don't even hope.

That is, walks, but your pet will not just expect every hike on the street, he will demand it unconditionally, and at any time of the day or night. If you're going to morning for a run, it will be the first to squeeze through the door and jump around you while you're lacing the sneakers. Even getting an hour or two of active exercise outdoors daily, the dog will arrange home games with your slippers, with toys, with your feet or with your children, and sometimes with everything together and at once.

With children, by the way, a special story. Welsh Terrier adores children, it is by default the best friend for the child, with whom they will always find common ground. If you think that the dog will be running around the house and jump on you from chairs or sofas only during the games, or at a time when you are comfortable, you are mistaken. Once she's trying, she'll do it endlessly, when she likes it.

Accordingly, without a good sense of humor, love for various antics, and a tolerant attitude you can not do anything. Because of boredom and lack of activity begin destruction in the house - remember this. Moreover, the Welsh Terrier is a breed that is not recommended for inexperienced owners, as these animals sometimes like to act in their own way and their upbringing is sometimes not easy. In part, because they do not like monotony, but more about it - later.

A Welsh terrier can live in an apartment if it gets enough physical activity and walks around, but it is considered to be the ideal place to maintain it - a private house with a yard. Note that if you do have a private house, the dog will dig holes, and unlike other breeds, accustoming her to dig a hole strictly in one place will be much harder. Why - it is difficult to say, apparently it refers to the mysterious area of dogs who love to dig.

Also, these dogs love to bark, and you will have to make an effort to wean off your pet. Otherwise - farewell healthy sleep and friendly neighbors. Welsh Terrier, as a rule, does not cause allergies and is suitable for allergy sufferers, but it is not of absolute character - a person's allergy is too individual a concept.

This breed has a very developed intelligence, if dogs could pass the test for Ikea, welsh terriers would have one of the highest results. That's for sure. They are very attached to their family and do not tolerate separation. On the other hand, these dogs are alien to excessive obsession and painful emotionality, they can spend time alone with their toy, knowing that the owner - is in the next room. It's working. And you don't have to get it.

Since these are hunting dogs, and in the past, they have been actively used for such purposes, your dog is likely to chase squirrels, rats, hedgehogs, and in general any small animals, including Cats because of the presence of a cat in the house, the dog should be taught from an early age.

 

teaching

Welsh Terrier is a breed that does not like monotony. These are active dogs, and training should also be active. If you think that you can achieve success by doing the same class every day at the same time, it will be exactly the opposite. Classes in any case should not be monotonous, you should bring in the maximum fun, as the Welsh terrier - a freedom-loving creature.

It is desirable that he does not even fully understand that now he is waiting for training. It's better that he thought you were going for a walk and having fun, and training was just part of the program. A sense of humor, a large number of goodies, patience, and kindness, as well as a good fantasy - your best helpers.

You definitely need to teach the dog basic commands, but this can not be limited. Obedience training should take place throughout life, although at an early age the emphasis should be greatest. Also, it will be useful to teach the dog to fall silent on command, as this breed likes to bark.

 

care

Wool should be combed regularly, twice a week, and once every 2 months to clean from dead lint. Buy the dog at least once a week, eyes clean daily, ears - 2-3 times a week. The claws are trimmed three times a month.

 

Common diseases

The Welsh Terrier may be susceptible to such diseases:

• Allergy
• epilepsy;
• glaucoma;
• von Willebrand's disease;
• hypothyroidism - can lead to the following complications: epilepsy, alopecia (hair loss), obesity, lethargy, hyperpigmentation, and pyoderma.