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Welsh Terrier Purebred
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excellent city or apartment dogs.
The Welshie is a sturdy, rugged, friendly, outgoing, and playful dog who loves people, is always alert and ready for action.
They will be content in a city apartment or in the country and are a sturdy, compact, rugged dog of medium size with a coarse wire-textured coat.
The legs, underbody, and head are tan; the jacket is black or occasionally grizzle. The tail is docked to a length meant to complete the image of a "square dog"- meaning they are approximately as high as they are long.
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The Welsh' native home is Wales where it was used extensively as a sporting dog and it's wiry dense coat requires weekly brushing.
They are good with older children, however they are not not known for their friendliness toward other animals and cats can trigger its hunting instinct. Best home: with an active family with older children and a fenced in yard.
Country of origin: Wales
Lifespan: 14-17 years
Colors: Tan with a black "jacket"
Known health problems: Epilepsy, glaucoma, allergic skin conditions, thyroid abnormalities
Famous Welshies: Charlie, pet of John F. Kennedy
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