Welsh Terrier vs American Hairless Terrier
Compare Welsh Terrier and American Hairless Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Terrier
VS
American Hairless Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Welsh Terrier
American Hairless Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
38 – 39 cm
31 – 41 cm
Weight
9 – 10 kg
3 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
14 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
1/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Welsh Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
American Hairless Terrier
Low Grooming
Small
Summary
About Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily exercise.
About American Hairless Terrier
Small, lively terrier available in hairless and coated forms, usually 25–46 cm and 5–12 kg. Very people-focused, indoor-oriented, and low-shedding, often suiting allergy-prone owners. Needs moderate daily exercise, mental stimulation, skin protection, and consistent, positive training.
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