Post by charmingnancy on May 5, 2009 12:25:45 GMT -5
Welsh Terrier
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: North Wales and the north of England
Purpose: Hunting otter, foxes and badgers
Description:
Bold and spirited, the Welsh Terrier is similar to the Airedale Terrier and Lakeland Terrier in appearance. A true terrier at heart, they are not as hot-headed as some of the other terriers. They are affectionate dogs who have outgoing natures making them ideal family pets.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour: The coat should be wiry, hard, very close and abundant. The colour should be black and tan, or black grizzle and tan, free from black pencilling on toes.
Head: The skull should be flat, and rather wider between the ears than the Wirehaired Fox Terrier. Stop not too defined, fair length from stop to end of nose, the latter being of a black colour. The jaw should be powerful, clean-cut, rather deep, and more punishing - giving the head a more masculine appearance than that usually seen on a Fox Terrier. The eyes should be small, not being too deeply set in or protruding out of skull, of a dark hazel colour, expressive and indicating abundant pluck. The ears should be V-shaped, small, not too thin, set on fairly high, carried forward and close to the cheek.
Neck: The neck should be of moderate length and thickness, slightly arched and sloping gracefully into the shoulders.
Forequarters: The shoulders should be long, sloping, and well set back. The legs should be straight and muscular, possessing fair amount of bone, with upright and powerful pasterns. The feet should be small, round, and cat-like.
Body: The back should be short, and well ribbed up, good depth, moderate width of chest, and the loin strong.
Hindquarters: The hindquarters should be strong, thighs muscular and of good length, with the hocks moderately straight, well let down, and fair amount of bone.
Tail: The stern should be set on moderately high, but not too gaily carried.
Disqualifications:
1. Nose white, cherry, or spotted to a considerable extent with either of these colours.
2. Ears prick, tulip, or rose.
3. Undershot jaw or pig jawed mouth.
4. Black below hocks or white to a considerable extent.
Scale of Points:
Head and jaws- 10
Ears- 5
Eyes- 5
Neck and shoulders- 10
Body- 10
Loins and hindquarters- 10
Legs and feet- 10
Coat- 15
Colour- 5
Stern- 5
General appearance- 15
TOTAL= 100
Size:
The height at shoulder to be 15 inches (38 cm) for dogs, bitches proportionately less. Twenty lbs. (9 kg) shall be considered a fair average weight in working condition, but this may vary 1 lb. (.5 kg) or so either way.
Temperament:
Welsh Terriers are active and playful. They are very curious, sometimes too much for their own good. They are an intelligent and game breed, ready for any kind of fun. They are friendly and outgoing with all kinds of people. Welsh Terriers are spirited, courageous and bold dogs.
Health:
Issues include epilepsy, glaucoma, skin allergies and thyroid problems.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 12 years.
History:
Developed in North Wales and the north of England they were used to hunt otter, foxes and badgers. Their direct ancestors are two from strains: The Celtic strain using the coarse-haired Black and Tan Terrier and the English strain using the Airedale and Fox Terrier. They only appeared as a separate breed in the 18th late century. It is thought that the English strain has run dry presently. In 1885 the Celtic version was shown and a year later the Welsh Terrier Club was formed in England. They were recognized by the British Kennel Club in 1887. In 1901 the breed made its way to America, and they were originally popular for hunting badger, fox and otter. They are often compared to the Airedale terrier, in which the Welsh is smaller. They are also compared to the Wire Fox Terrier, in which the Welshie has a broader head.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standard)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: North Wales and the north of England
Purpose: Hunting otter, foxes and badgers
Description:
Bold and spirited, the Welsh Terrier is similar to the Airedale Terrier and Lakeland Terrier in appearance. A true terrier at heart, they are not as hot-headed as some of the other terriers. They are affectionate dogs who have outgoing natures making them ideal family pets.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour: The coat should be wiry, hard, very close and abundant. The colour should be black and tan, or black grizzle and tan, free from black pencilling on toes.
Head: The skull should be flat, and rather wider between the ears than the Wirehaired Fox Terrier. Stop not too defined, fair length from stop to end of nose, the latter being of a black colour. The jaw should be powerful, clean-cut, rather deep, and more punishing - giving the head a more masculine appearance than that usually seen on a Fox Terrier. The eyes should be small, not being too deeply set in or protruding out of skull, of a dark hazel colour, expressive and indicating abundant pluck. The ears should be V-shaped, small, not too thin, set on fairly high, carried forward and close to the cheek.
Neck: The neck should be of moderate length and thickness, slightly arched and sloping gracefully into the shoulders.
Forequarters: The shoulders should be long, sloping, and well set back. The legs should be straight and muscular, possessing fair amount of bone, with upright and powerful pasterns. The feet should be small, round, and cat-like.
Body: The back should be short, and well ribbed up, good depth, moderate width of chest, and the loin strong.
Hindquarters: The hindquarters should be strong, thighs muscular and of good length, with the hocks moderately straight, well let down, and fair amount of bone.
Tail: The stern should be set on moderately high, but not too gaily carried.
Disqualifications:
1. Nose white, cherry, or spotted to a considerable extent with either of these colours.
2. Ears prick, tulip, or rose.
3. Undershot jaw or pig jawed mouth.
4. Black below hocks or white to a considerable extent.
Scale of Points:
Head and jaws- 10
Ears- 5
Eyes- 5
Neck and shoulders- 10
Body- 10
Loins and hindquarters- 10
Legs and feet- 10
Coat- 15
Colour- 5
Stern- 5
General appearance- 15
TOTAL= 100
Size:
The height at shoulder to be 15 inches (38 cm) for dogs, bitches proportionately less. Twenty lbs. (9 kg) shall be considered a fair average weight in working condition, but this may vary 1 lb. (.5 kg) or so either way.
Temperament:
Welsh Terriers are active and playful. They are very curious, sometimes too much for their own good. They are an intelligent and game breed, ready for any kind of fun. They are friendly and outgoing with all kinds of people. Welsh Terriers are spirited, courageous and bold dogs.
Health:
Issues include epilepsy, glaucoma, skin allergies and thyroid problems.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 12 years.
History:
Developed in North Wales and the north of England they were used to hunt otter, foxes and badgers. Their direct ancestors are two from strains: The Celtic strain using the coarse-haired Black and Tan Terrier and the English strain using the Airedale and Fox Terrier. They only appeared as a separate breed in the 18th late century. It is thought that the English strain has run dry presently. In 1885 the Celtic version was shown and a year later the Welsh Terrier Club was formed in England. They were recognized by the British Kennel Club in 1887. In 1901 the breed made its way to America, and they were originally popular for hunting badger, fox and otter. They are often compared to the Airedale terrier, in which the Welsh is smaller. They are also compared to the Wire Fox Terrier, in which the Welshie has a broader head.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standard)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket