Can anyone tell me the difference between these 2 dogs? They look exactly alike to me?
2007-03-26 08:19:23 · 4 answers · asked by beehappy01 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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WELSH TERRIER:
Bold and spirited, the Welsh Terrier is similar to the Airedale Terrier and Lakeland Terrier in appearance. A true terrier at heart, they are not as hot-headed as some of the other terriers. They are affectionate dogs who have outgoing natures making them ideal family pets. Welsh Terriers are reserved around strangers, and make brave watchdogs. Welsh Terriers are a game dog-alert, aware, spirited-but at the same time, is friendly and shows self control. Welsh Terriers are intelligence and have a desire to please which is evident in their attitude.
Height: 14 - 15.5 inches
Weight: 20 - 21 lbs
Colors: Black and tan; also black, grizzle and tan.
Coat: Abundant, wiry, hard and close.
Temperament: Welsh Terriers are active, playful
With Children: Yes, usually patient with children.
With Pets: Yes, if socialized from a young age not to chase.
Special Skills: Hunting dog and family pet
Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Exercise: Brush the Welsh Terrier three times per week, bathe when necessary. Regularly trimming of their coat is needed if showing, preferably by hand-stripping. Regular daily exercise, on or off the leash. Welsh Terriers enjoy a game of ball or a run in the countryside.
Training: Welsh Terriers needs basic obedience training to make them an enjoyable companion. Give them a constant variety and remain consistent as they will try to divert you from your intentions.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - Medium
Activity: Very High
Living Environment: An apartment is adequate if daily exercise is provided.
Health Issues: Free of major hereditary health problems.
Life Span: 10 - 12 years
Litter Size: 3 - 6
Country of Origin: Celtic
History: Developed in North Wales and the north of England they were used to hunt otter, fox and badgers. Their direct ancestors are two strains. The Celtic strain using the coarse-haired Black and Tan Terrier and the English strain using the Airedale and Fox Terrier.
First Registered by the AKC: 1888
AKC Group: Terrier
Class: Terrier
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC
AIREDALE TERRIER:
The Airedale Terrier is known as the "king of terriers." They excels in agility, eyesight, hearing and has untiring courage. They have a sweet disposition, but may be aloof with strangers. Airedale Terriers have excelled in being a hunter for foxes, badgers, weasels, otters, water rats and ducks. The Airedale Terrier makes a good jogging partner because of their athletic physique. Owners should be strong and confident who can combines firm discipline with patience and precision. Good with older children they makes a loyal family pet. Not an ideal apartment dogs, they should have a fenced yard.
Other Names: Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier
Height: 23 inches
Weight: 44 - 50 lbs.
Colors: Body-saddle, top of neck and top surface of tail, black or grizzle, all other parts tan.
Coat: Hard, dense and wiry with a soft undercoat.
Temperament: Airedale Terriers are intelligent, responsive, loyal.
With Children: Yes, the Airedale Terrier will if the children are mature enough
With Pets: Yes
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: High
Care and Training: Brush with a stiff bristle brush to remove dead hair three times a week. Minimal trimming. Bathe only when necessary. Should be hand-stripped twice a year. Airedale Terriers need daily exercise. Responsive to training and the easiest to train of all terriers.
Learning Rate: High intelligence.
Activity: High
Living Environment: House with a fenced yard; daily exercise and attention.
Health Issues: May suffer from eye problems, hip dysplasia and skin infections
Life Span: 12 -14 years
Litter Size: 5 - 12
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: The Airedale Terrier was originally known as the Waterside Terrier and sometimes the Bingley Terrier. Named after the Valley of Aire in Yorkshire, England they were derived from crossing the old English black and tan terrier with the Otterhound. Used in the 19th century for big game hunting, vermin killing and police and military work.
First Registered by the AKC: 1888
AKC Group: Terrier
Class: Terrier
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC,(GB), UKC
2007-03-26 08:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by marnibrown1 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The most obvious difference is size. The Airedale is a very large dog (about 23" at the shoulder), while the Welsh is quite small (about 15").
2007-03-26 08:23:26 · answer #2 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big difference. Try dogbreedinfo.com ... by the way it's Welsh terrier.
2007-03-26 08:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by W. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the size
2007-03-26 08:25:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋