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Welsh Terrier Did You Know?


  • Caroline Kennedy had a Welsh named Charlie.


  • In old times the Welsh Terrier was known as Old English Terrier or Black-&-Tan Wire Haired Terrier.


  • The Welsh Terriers' native home is Wales and was used extensively as a sporting dog.


  • Welsh Terriers were shown in dog shows as early as the 1800's.


  • The direct descendant of the old English wirehaired black-and-tan sporting dogs from which have come many of the present-day terriers, the Welsh terrier was renowned for its gameness on badger, fox, and otter.


  • He is a friendly, outgoing, and playful dog who loves people.
   
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