Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Welsh Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Glen of Imaal Terrier	Welsh Terrier
Origins	Ireland	Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	158	109
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Other Names	Glen, Glennie, Irish Glen Of Imaal Terrier	Welshie, WT
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$800-$1000	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Welsh Terrier

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	34-36 pounds (15.5-16.5 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	35 pounds (15.5-16.5 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height	14 inches (35.5-36.5 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	14 inches (35.5-36.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Welsh Terrier

Coat	Dense	Wiry Soft Waterproof
Colors	Brown Blue Black	Tan Grizzle Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Glen of Imaal Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Glen of Imaal Terriers shed none to minimal.	Welsh Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Welsh Terrier

Temperament	Active Courageous Loyal Agile Gentle Spirited	Alert Intelligent Independent Friendly Spirited Loving
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Welsh Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Glen of Imaal Terriers are easy to train.	Welsh Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a playful breed.	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Glen of Imaal Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Welsh Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Glen of Imaal Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Welsh Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Glen of Imaal Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Welsh Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low: The Glen of Imaal Terrier barks none to minimal.	High: The Welsh Terrier is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Glen of Imaal Terriers are average watchdogs.	Welsh Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Glen of Imaal Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Welsh Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Glen of Imaal Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Glen of Imaal Terriers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Welsh Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Glen of Imaal Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Glen of Imaal Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Welsh Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Glen of Imaal Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Glen of Imaal Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Welsh Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Welsh Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Glen of Imaal Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Glen of Imaal Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Glen of Imaal Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Glen of Imaal Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Glen of Imaal Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Glen of Imaal Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Glen of Imaal Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Welsh Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Glen of Imaal Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Welsh Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Glen of Imaal Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Welsh Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Welsh Terrier

Health Issues	The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Welsh Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Allergies Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Irritation Thrombopathia	Skin Irritation
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Glen of Imaal Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Welsh Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Glen of Imaal Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Welsh Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Glen of Imaal Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Welsh Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Glen of Imaal Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Glen of Imaal Terrier vs Welsh Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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