Appearance

The Welsh Terrier is often described as a sturdy and compact dog. They have colored tan on the head, legs, and their underbelly while having a black, grizzle saddle. For female WTs, they have simple darker tan all over. Their bodies are elongated and rectangular in shape. They have a brick-like face, and their face is formed by the whiskers and beard.

History

According to historians, the old paintings and prints show a rough-haired black discovered show a rough-haired black-and-tan terrier. This indicates that the Welsh Terrier is a very old breed. Back in the old days, they were known as Old English Terrier. It was in around 1884-85 at Carnarvon where the first recorded Welsh Terrier being classified as their own, along with 21 other entries. But even this historic moment, they are still being considered as Old English Terriers. They continued this dual role for such a long time. Their breed eventually crossed the Atlantic in 1888, when Prescott Lawrence imported male and female dogs and showed them at the old Madison Square Garden in the Miscellaneous Class.