Welsh Terrier, originated in 19th century in the UK, is a descendant of the old-fashioned black and tan Terrier of Wales. It has a compact structure, a solid body, and a rough and uneven harsh coat. Its legs, lower body and head are yellow-brown, while the back and other parts are black or gray "jacket". The tail is docked, making the body length roughly equal to the shoulder height, and the body proportions are similar to a "square".
It is witty, brave, intelligent and enthusiastic, alert to its surroundings, friendly to people and small animals, and enjoys playing with humans and is easily pleased. Due to its ancestors, its walking gait inheritance has the relaxed and well-stretched trotting posture of typical long-legged Terriers.
Welsh Terrier originated in the UK in the 19th century. According to records, its ancestors were the old-fashioned black and tan Terrier from Wales. Based on the depiction of the first known Terrier in some historical documents or paintings, Welsh Terrier is considered a very ancient breed. Relevant literature indicates that it is a black and tan rough-coated Terrier, so it was also called the ancient English Terrier or black and tan rough-coated Terrier in the early days. In 1886, it was officially recognized and registered as an independent breed by the Kennel Club (UK).
Today, the brown fur of Welsh Terrier is the same as it was over a century ago. Although the fur color hasn't changed, there have been some changes in other aspects of its body. In the past, Welsh Terrier was widely used as a hunting dog, especially in its place of origin, Wales, where it was widely used to hunt otters, foxes, and badgers. It is loved by people because of its non-confrontational, friendly, and polite nature.
In 1884-1885, Welsh Terrier was recorded as a breed for the first time in Carnavon.
In 1888, Prescottlawreme brought Welsh Terrier to the United States for the first time. He brought a male and a female dog, and they participated in various dog shows in the old Madison Square Park. Welsh Terrier was the only non-native breed among all the dogs exhibited.
In 1901, Westminister Kennel Club made a detailed classification of this breed, greatly increasing the popularity of Welsh Terrier.
The Welsh Terrier gets along well with humans and is witty, brave, intelligent, and enthusiastic. It is widely welcomed as a companion and show dog in many families.
1. Dog Infectious Diseases
Dogs are prone to infectious diseases, common ones include canine distemper, canine coronavirus, etc. Common clinical symptoms include: fever, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, drowsiness, difficulty breathing, bloody stool, purulent eye discharge, dry nose, cracked claws, etc.
These types of infectious and fatal diseases often occur in dogs during the weaning period or around the age of 1. Puppies have a high susceptibility rate, low cure rate, and are prone to leaving sequelae.
How to Prevent:
When bringing the dog home, it is recommended for the owner to choose a reputable source to select the dog, vaccinate the dog on time, and regularly disinfect the home. Do not take the dog out for a walk before it has completed the vaccination, avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs, and do not let others touch the dog's mouth and nose casually.
2. Dog Skin Diseases
Dogs often contract various skin diseases because they frequently go outside for walks. If a dog accidentally gets infected with mites, bacteria, or fungi, there is a risk of long-term difficult-to-cure diseases. Therefore, owners must pay attention. Clinical manifestations of dog skin diseases include oily skin, peeling, redness, itching, papules, ulcers, suppuration, hair loss, scabs, etc.
How to Prevent:
In daily care, it is necessary to keep the dog's living environment clean and tidy, avoid dark and damp conditions, regularly disinfect the dog's living environment, do internal and external parasite prevention for the dog, use dog-specific bathing products, regularly groom the dog's fur, and supplement it with vitamins and fish oil.
3. Dog Parasites
Common parasites in dogs include roundworms, heartworms, ticks, fleas, etc., which often cause skin diseases and intestinal diseases in dogs. They may cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, affecting their quality of life and physical development. Dogs with parasites are generally thin, listless.
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How to Prevent:
When feeding, owners need to pay attention, try not to feed the dog unsterilized raw meat and unknown meat sources. Internal deworming of dogs is needed once every 3 months, external deworming is needed once a month. When going out, prevent dogs from eating and licking indiscriminately and going into grass. After returning home, carefully check the dog's body.
1. Although the Welsh Terrier is not large in size, it needs sufficient exercise every day. It should not be kept in a closed environment for a long time, as this can cause the dog to lose appetite or become depressed.
2. When going out for a walk, be sure to wear a leash. This can prevent it from eating things randomly and also prevent it from startling pedestrians due to excitement.
3. The Welsh Terrier has a high learning and obedience ability. With patient training and guidance, it can become an excellent working dog. After appropriate training, it can be rewarded with food to make it more motivated in training.
1. Can't bathe frequently
Giving a dog a bath, of course, cannot be too frequent. Giving a dog a bath depends on the dog's hygiene condition. If the weather is hot in summer, you can bathe them one or two more times, while in winter you can reduce it by one or two times. But in general, it should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it may damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush regularly
Dogs will shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn, when seasonal shedding is more severe. To make their fur grow well, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a specialized pet brush to help the dog clean naturally shed fur and avoid tangling. Brushing them once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the dog's fur growth. Besides making the fur more lustrous, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, the owner can let the dog exercise a bit, which can help improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworming
Poor fur quality is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and snatch them away. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming together. Also, deworming medication can cause significant harm to the dog's stomach and intestines, so it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
If you want your dog to have beautiful fur, you must establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose one that is suitable for the dog and provides sufficient nutrition to meet its needs. On the other hand, you can also feed the dog with a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil, etc.
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