Originally from England, the Welsh Terrier is a compact, robust, small dog that is also very brave and intelligent, and is particularly popular in its country of origin. The dogs we usually see are Golden Retrievers, Huskies and Corgis, but basically we don’t see Welsh Terriers. What are the characteristics of a purebred Welsh Terrier? 1, head features: purebred Welsh Terrier head is rectangular, its eyes are small, dark brown, almond-shaped, in a more appropriate position in the head, the whole expression looks confident, alert. Its ears are V-shaped, very small, folded in front, and the crease is exactly flush with the top of the head, and in its natural state, the ears are pendulous and close to the cheeks. 2. Body features: The Welsh Terrier’s neck is of medium length, slightly arched, with no fat at the throat, and is very sturdy. Its backline is flat and its body is well boned, strong and sturdy. Its front limbs are straight and muscular, and its hind limbs are also very strong; the tail of the Welsh Terrier is upright, with the tail heel located on the back, and is usually treated as a broken tail. 3. Hair characteristics: The Welsh Terrier’s coat is divided into two layers, the outer layer is thick and dense, and the lower layer is short and soft. The upper coat is black or off-white, but the limbs, trunk, and head are clear brown, appearing richer. 4. Gait characteristics: When the Welsh Terrier walks or runs, the front legs are well extended, the hind legs are strong and powerful, the walking route is straight, appearing free and comfortable, and there will be no superfluous movements. These are some of the external characteristics of the purebred Welsh Terrier, a very brave and confident dog that has historically appeared as a competition dog, and purebred bloodlines are very rare. If you want to pick a purebred Welsh Terrier, it is best to get information about the dog’s previous generation pedigree to be able to make an accurate judgment.
