The Welsh Terrier originated in the late 1700’s, nestled in the heart of Wales. There isn’t too much detail about the origin of this breed, but it is believed that the grandfather dog of the Welsh Terrier was the Old English Black and Tan Terrier. This is a medium sized breed that stands around 15 inches with an average weight of about 20 pounds; females are slightly smaller than males. When the Welsh Terrier was developed, it was bred with some really desirable traits, such as: hunting ability, agility, and personality. All of these came together to create the Welsh Terrier that we know and love today. This breed started to be shown in England during the 1800’s and at first was commonly categorized as an Old English Terrier. As time went on, however, the Welsh Terrier became his own breed when the Kennel Club of England recognized it in 1885. In 1901 the Welsh Terrier finally made it to the United States and his popularity only rose from there. These dogs are now used, not only for hunting and tracking, but also as wonderful family dogs and companions. Because the Welsh Terrier is an athletic breed, he will need a lot of extra exercise, at least an hour a day. This amount of exercise is rarely a suggestion when it comes to Terriers, as when they are bored it’s nearly impossible for them to hold still and they will most likely become destructive. If you are going to bring one of these sporty dogs into your home, be sure that you are ready to commit to the amount of work it will take to train him correctly and wear him out.
