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Welsh terrier
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Origin
Pays de Galles
Coat
noir et feu
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Welsh terrier, or Welsh Terrier, is a dog breed from the terrier family that comes from Wales. It is very active and playful, ideal for athletes or young children. It is a dog very attached to its master and very affectionate that needs little space, and can live in an apartment if it has daily exercise. Lively and intelligent, it nevertheless requires firm and fair training.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5-30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of daily activity for balance.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Welsh terrier
Origins & history
A story told
The old English terrier, of Celtic origin Old English Black and Tan Terrier or Old English Broken-haired Terrier, and the fox-terrier are probably its ancestors. The Welsh Terrier was originally a fox and badger hunter in its native Wales. These dogs existed a very long time ago. Over the years, they have changed little. At first glance at a Welsh Terrier, one might confuse this dog with an Airedale, which itself resulted from crosses between the Old English Terrier, the Otterhound and the Welsh. These two dogs actually share many characteristics including body shape, coat color and a penchant for otter hunting. However, the Welsh Terrier is about twenty centimeters smaller than the Airedale. These dogs were the first to be presented at dog shows in 1885. Painter Pascal Margat made it his pet, at the heart of most of his works since 2010.
Physical
Breed standard
The old English terrier, of Celtic origin Old English Black and Tan Terrier or Old English Broken-haired Terrier, and the fox-terrier are probably its ancestors. The Welsh Terrier was originally a fox and badger hunter in its native Wales. These dogs existed a very long time ago. Over the years, they have changed little. At first glance at a Welsh Terrier, one might confuse this dog with an Airedale, which itself resulted from crosses between the Old English Terrier, the Otterhound and the Welsh. These two dogs actually share many characteristics including body shape, coat color and a penchant for otter hunting. However, the Welsh Terrier is about twenty centimeters smaller than the Airedale. These dogs were the first to be presented at dog shows in 1885. Painter Pascal Margat made it his pet, at the heart of most of his works since 2010.
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What human age for a welsh terrier ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
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To avoid for dog
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- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a welsh terrier ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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Frequently asked questions about Welsh terrier
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Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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