Comparison: German Hunting Terrier and Welsh Terrier

German Hunting Terrier and Welsh Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

German Hunting Terrier
Photo: Christian Lohner, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Welsh Terrier
Photo: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
German Hunting TerrierWelsh Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originGermanyUnited Kingdom
CategorySmall–
Height at withers33–40 cm–
Weight–9–9.5 kg
Recognition features
  • Black, dark brown or grey-black with tan markings
  • High-set V-shaped semi-drop ears, strong jaws and a pronounced chin
  • Chest circumference 10–12 cm greater than the height at the withers
  • Black-and-tan wiry coat
  • Neat, square, workmanlike dog with small V-shaped drop ears
  • Tail carried erect but not too gaily
Coat–Wiry, hard, very close and abundant; black-and-tan (or black grizzle and tan).
PurposeGerman hunting terrier from the 1920s, bred for work underground, flushing game and work in water.Welsh working terrier used on fox, badger and otter; today a companion and show dog.

Breed page: German Hunting Terrier · Breed page: Welsh Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.