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Welsh Terriers have the typical terrier look and personality. They’re happy, lively pups who love to bark or chase anything that moves. With one of these dogs in your family, you’ll have an active companion that’s sure to provide endless entertainment. Full-grown, they typically weigh 11-20 pounds and stand 14-15 inches tall.

Welsh Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Welsh Terriers are a family-friendly breed that gets along well with children. They’re especially good with older kids but may be overwhelming for babies and toddlers. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

This breed is active and needs a lot of exercise. Welsh Terriers enjoy a few walks each day or an extended play session in the yard. They’re known to bark, dig, and chase animals when they get bored, so the more exercise you give them, the calmer and less destructive they’ll be. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Welsh Terriers have thick, hard, wiry hair that’s usually reddish-brown and black. They’re handsome dogs that don’t shed much, but they tend to be high maintenance when it comes to grooming. Welsh Terriers need regular brushing every week and full grooming every six to eight weeks. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Welsh Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Welsh Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. At 20-25 pounds, these dogs are suitable for apartment life, but they’ll need plenty of exercise to get their energy out. They are fairly easy to train.