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| Breed: Welsh Terrier | Group (AKC): Terrier |  |
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| Country of Origin | Celtic (was a teammate of Bill Russell and later, Larry Bird) |
| Type of coat | Abundant, wiry, hard and close. |
| Grooming | Brush three times per week, bathe when necessary. Regularly trimming of his coat is needed if showing, preferably by hand-stripping. |
| Average height | 14 - 15.5 inches |
| Average weight | 20 - 21 lbs. |
| Activity level | Very High |
| Watchdog | Very High |
| Protection | Low |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - Medium |
| Trainability | Needs basic obedience training to make him an enjoyable companion. Give him a constant variety and remain consistent as he will try to divert you from your intentions. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, usually patient with children. |
| Character | Active, playful |
| Ideal home environment | An apartment is adequate if daily exercise is provided. |
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