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TERRIERS



           Welsh Terrier


                HEIGHT  Up to 15in (39cm)          Black grizzle and tan
                WEIGHT  20–22lb (9–10kg)
                LIFE SPAN  9–15 years

          Once used in packs for hunting fox, badger, and otter,
          the Welsh Terrier was recognized as a breed in the 1880s, and    Tail held upright
          this medium-sized terrier has gained attention as a show dog.
                                                                                                          Black
          Although lively and energetic, the Welsh Terrier is easier to                                  and tan
          manage than many other terriers and is a good house dog.                          Wiry coat


                                                  High-set, small,
                                 Head flat         button ears
                               between ears
                                                                                                                             Square,
                                                                                                                             compact body
                                                      Small,
                                                      dark eyes

                                                                                             Long thighs






                                                                                                                              Small, round,
                                                                                                                              catlike feet




           Kerry Blue Terrier


                HEIGHT  18–19in (46–48cm)
                WEIGHT  33–37lb (15–17kg)
                LIFE SPAN  14 years

          The national dog of Ireland is born black, but its coat color gradually
          changes to blue before the age of two. A versatile farm and guard dog,
                                                                                                         Neck runs into
          the Kerry Blue Terrier is intelligent and makes an affectionate and                          sloping shoulders
          obedient pet as long as it is well trained and handled firmly.



                                                       Long, lean head



                        Soft, wavy,                                                                                                Deep
                      luxuriant coat
                                                                                                                                   chest


                                                                Beard covers
                                                                strong jaw
                                                                                                          Blue











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