Welsh Terrier Grooming

Welsh Terrier is one of the types of British terrier breeds which is known for its wiry, fearless and active character. It originates from Wales and was formerly bred for killing rats and rodents. It possesses the following characteristics: Medium size-39.5 cm and weight around 9 to 10 kg. Its legs and back are black in color but their head is color tanned. Grooming your Welsh Terrier is one of the most important duties you have as the owner of the dog. As every human being requires basic physical maintenance, your Welsh Terrier also requires the same even though not every day but quite frequently.

Welsh Terrier Grooming

As an owner of a Welsh Terrier it is important to learn how much grooming is required and how frequently your dog must be groomed so that you can prepare a schedule accordingly. Usage of proper grooming tools is very important for your dog’s safety. It is recommended that you consult a veterinarian to check up with the dog’s nails, ears and skin condition. The five most important grooming methods required for your Welsh Terrier are Hair brushing, Nail trimming, Bathing, Ear care and Hair cuts.

The Welsh Terrier´s body is in rectangular shape and their faces is elongated with a brick type shape. It has double-layered hair, an insulating under-coat and the top covered by an abrasive fur that protects the dog from dust and rain.

Welsh Terrier Grooming Tips

Welsh Terrier´s need a full grooming every 6 to 8 weeks. The coat has to be plucked at least twice per year and the dead hair can be pulled by hand. The skin is broken-coated as it is the combination of soft and wiry hair. The hair does not shed off naturally but has to be plucked to allow new hair to grow. The tools that can be used are Slicker, stripping knives, rubber gloves etc. Give a bathe to the dog only when necessary not too often, otherwise it will dry out their skin. It is to be dried only naturally.

Check the Eyes and Ears

The debris filled at the corners of the eyes should be cleaned daily with a wet towel. The ears must be cleaned only if vat is visible. Ears should be pink inside which is the sign of healthy ears. A soft ear solution can be used to clean the ears. The hair growing inside the ear may trap water and thus bacteria and it is therefore a good idea to cut this using tweezers.

Welsh Terrier’s Teeth

Brushing can be done everyday by gradually making the dog adapt to the usage of brush and paste. Otherwise, a tooth scraper can be used to get rid of plaque deposited.

Welsh Terrier’s Nails & Paws

Nails should be clipped once in two weeks and doggy scissors or pliers should be used for this purpose. It is very important to check your Welsh´s paws daily and trim them once in every two weeks.

A note though, if you have a show dog, hand stripping your terrier is only recommended if you’ve had some prior training or experience in performing it!

Resources

Welsh Terrier Grooming Supplies

Welsh Terrier on Wikipedia

Welsh Terrier Videos