Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier

Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier History

The Welsh Terrier is a breed of small, rough-coated terrier. The Welsh Terrier is a very old breed of toy terrier, thought to have been derived from the Old English Black and Tan Terrier, which was in turn a forerunner of the modern-day Manchester Terrier. The Welsh Terrier is thought to have originated from the Anglo-Scottish Border region, and parts of the West Country, around 1790. The origin of the name and the specific origins of the dogs are uncertain. There is a legend that the dogs were brought to Wales from Ireland by the wife of the then Prince of Wales, and that the name “Welsh” comes from the Royal Family of Wales. Another theory is that the name was derived from a mispronunciation of the Welsh word “derw”, meaning “rough”.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier Physical Characteristics

The Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier is a small, medium-to-large sized, and strongly built breed of terrier with a rough, harsh, weather proof, double coat of a medium length. Its undercoat is hard and wiry, whereas the top coat is softer and longer, and lies flat against the skin. Its colour and texture is variable, but most commonly it is white with orange markings, although other colour combinations also appear. It has a long head, a blunt muzzle, and hanging ears. Its tail is either docked or left naturally. Its legs are short, muscular and powerful and its paws are large. The breed is highly intelligent and athletic, with a keen and alert attitude. It is known for its distinctive fox-like bark.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier Health

Description of breed health.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier Temperament and Behaviour

The Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier is a lively, active, and energetic breed. They are loyal to their family, but wary of strangers. They are very intelligent and easy to train. They are very quick to learn, which makes this a great breed for obedience training and competing in competitions.

Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier Activity Requirements

Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers are a small to medium-sized, very active, short-coated terrier. They are sometimes referred to as the “Peter Pan” of the dog world because of their long, flowing hair and playful nature. Welsh Smooth Fox Terriers can live in any type of home, although they do enjoy a yard where they can run around and play. They are a very active, high-energy breed of dog, so they do need regular exercise. A daily walk or jog is enough to keep a Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier happy and healthy. If you live in an apartment or don’t have a large yard, your Welsh may need more walks or runs throughout the day.

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