Welsh Terrier

Originally used in hunting the fox, badger and even otter, the Welsh and Lakeland Terriers, which have considerable similarity, may well have had a common origin prior to the Roman invasion of Britain when their Celtic owners retreated to the Welsh mountains and the Lake District. He is a neat, workmanlike dog with a tight wiry coat normally of black and tan.

Source: IKC

Svenska Terrierklubben PDF raspresentationen (Swedish)

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Great Britain

Welsh Terrier Club

Wales: Welsh Terrier Association

THE LITTLE WELSH DRAGON  by Terry Spencer,  former Welsh Terrier Club Secretary, breeder and owner (PDF)

There are numerous breed standards. The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed. Three of the major international standards are:

The American Kennel Club

The Kennel Club, UK

FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)

1. Swedish Insurance Data Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds. This breed has information on Veterinary Care and Life Insurance.

2. Finland FKC database - Koiranet

Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch (Category 1)

Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary

Health Surveys

Ongoing survey (last accessed 9-30-2021)  RVC: Movement disorder in Welsh terriers:

• Survey: Movement disorder in Welsh terriers

• PAROXYSMAL DYSKINESIA - BACKGROUND INFORMATION from the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service of the Royal Veterinary College (PDF)
   

THE WELSH TERRIER RECORD HOLDERS

We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

US: Welsh Terrier Club of America
UK: Welsh Terrier Club  | Health Page
Wales: Welsh Terrier Association
Ireland: IKC
Finland: Welsh Terrier Club of Finland - Walesinterrierikerho ry
Sweden: Svenska Welshterrierklubben  |  Svenska Terrierklubben