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History
The Welsh Terrier is believed to date back to the mid 18th century. It originates from North Wales where it was used in packs with other hounds by the farmers, to hunt foxes. It was also used to keep vermin, such as polecats and badgers under control.
The Welsh Terrier is often confused with the Lakeland or miniature Airedale Terrier. It is thought to be one of the oldest breeds of terrier.
Because of its coat colour the Welsh Terrier was sometimes mistaken by the hounds for a fox, and consequently many of them lost their lives during a hunt.
The Welsh Terrier as a pet
The Welsh Terrier is a very lively and friendly little dog. It makes a superb watch dog, but is not good with other dogs. It is fairly easy to train and considered trustworthy with children. It makes a wonderful companion, but is wary of strangers. With its boundless energy it requires plenty of regular exercise. |
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Height:
36-39cms
Weight:
9-10kg
Lifespan:
14 yrs |
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Colour:
black, tan or black with grizzle and tan |
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Coat:
Hard, close and wiry with a good undercoat |
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Lawrence Slicker
Medium Original
Original firm pin slicker for coarse and tangled hair, hardwood handle.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £3.50
Dollar price: $5.08 |
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Spratts Comb
No.72
22mm medium tooth comb. Made from solid brass with heavy duty chrome plating. Made in Sheffield, England |
Sterling price: £6.50
Dollar price: $9.42 |
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Mars Stripper
Terrier stripper
The Mars 325 "Terrier Stripper", Bubinga wooden handle with stainless steel blade. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £10.00
Dollar price: $14.50 |
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Grooming your Welsh Terrier
Grooming requirements: The hair above the eyebrows should be combed forward into the foreface hair and beard. The eyebrows should be trimmed quite short in a triangle, but plenty of furnishing should be kept around the eyes to give a square padded appearance. The beard should be stripped with a stripping knife, starting from the eye and working forward. Scissoring should be used on the muzzle, leaving enough undercoat to pad the face, and on the forelegs by carefully snipping into the coat. When brushing the coat use a bristle brush followed by a steel, wide tooth comb.
Tools required:
Medium size slicker brush, stripping knife, wide tooth comb and scissors
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