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Slide 1: Welsh Terrier Club of America Judges’ Education Seminar Presented by Bruce Schwartz
Slide 2: Breed History 55BC - Small black and tan dogs that went into the earth after vermin were mentioned by Julius Caesar in as he sent messages back home Centuries later when Briton won the war over Wales there were still those black and tan Terriers in the northern region of the British Isles 1450 - Welsh poem mentions a “black red-bellied terrier bitch” Mid-1800’s - dog shows evolved and people in the North of England showed an Old English Black and Tan Terrier or Old English Wirehaired Black and Tan Terrier August, 1884 - First shown at the Lleyn and Eifionydd Agricultural Society 1903 - First AKC Champion Recorded
Slide 3: Earthdog Trials Terrier The dog of the common man Helping to hunt his food and protect domain from predators and vermin Diggers who worked in the soil Bred with generally narrow fronts and straight legs When digging, loose earth propelled between spread rear legs Drop ears prevent loose earth from entering ear canals Earthdog Den Trials Simulated hunting situation Terrier tracks game scent Enters animal's tunnelworks (barking, engaging, etc.) the animal until the vermin either bolts (flees) from the earth Simulated earths are trenches dug and liners inserted Trench or path is scented with rat Caged rat serves as the simulated quarry
Slide 4: Welsh Terrier Feud Our audience of Welsh Terrier Club of America Members was asked WHAT WORDS BEST DESCRIBE WELSH TERRIER TYPE What do you think were the top 5 responses?
Slide 5: Welsh Terrier Feud WE SAY:
Slide 6: Welsh Terrier Feud SURVEY SAYS: WIRE-COATED – BLACK AND TAN STURDY CONFIDENT SQUARE SOLID
Slide 7: General Appearance Square Dog (as high as long)
Slide 8: General Appearance Square Dog (as high as long) Sturdy, Compact, Rugged
Slide 9: General Appearance Square Dog (as high as long) Sturdy, Compact, Rugged Medium Size 15-15½” 20 pounds
Slide 10: General Appearance Square Dog (as high as long) Sturdy, Compact, Rugged Medium Size 15-15½” 20 pounds Legs, Underbody, & head are tan Jacket is black (or grizzle)
Slide 11: General Appearance Square Dog (as high as long) Sturdy, Compact, Rugged Medium Size 15-15½” 20 pounds Legs, Underbody, & head are tan Jacket is black (or grizzle) Expression comes from the set, color and position of the eyes combined with the use of the ears
Slide 12: General Appearance Square Dog (as high as long) Sturdy, Compact, Rugged Medium Size 15-15½” 20 pounds Legs, Underbody, & head are tan Jacket is black (or grizzle) Expression comes from the set, color and position of the eyes combined with the use of the ears Movement is typical terrier trot Effortless Good reach & drive Moving on its toes
Slide 13: Head Rectangular
Slide 14: Head Rectangular Muzzle Strong, with powerful, punishing jaws Only slightly narrower than the backskull
Slide 15: Head Rectangular Muzzle Strong, with powerful, punishing jaws Only slightly narrower than the backskull Slight Stop
Slide 16: Head Rectangular Muzzle Strong, with powerful, punishing jaws Only slightly narrower than the backskull Slight Stop Backskull & Muzzle are of equal length and on parallel planes
Slide 17: Head Rectangular Muzzle Strong, with powerful, punishing jaws Only slightly narrower than the backskull Slight Stop Backskull & muzzle of equal length and on parallel planes Backskull Smooth Wrinkle-free Flat between the ears (not domed) Cheeks are flat & clean (not bulging)
Slide 18: Muzzle ½ Length of head
Slide 19: Muzzle ½ Length of head Foreface in front of eyes is “well made up”
Slide 20: Muzzle ½ Length of head Foreface in front of eyes is “well made up” Strong & squared off
Slide 21: Muzzle ½ Length of head Foreface in front of eyes is “well made up” Strong & squared off Lips are black & tight
Slide 22: Teeth Scissors bite is preferred Scissors bite Level bite
Slide 23: Teeth Scissors bite is preferred Level bite is acceptable Scissors bite Level bite
Slide 24: Teeth Scissors bite is preferred Level bite is acceptable Complete dentition Scissors bite Level bite
Slide 25: Teeth Scissors bite is preferred Level bite is acceptable Complete dentition Teeth are large & strong Scissors bite Level bite
Slide 26: Teeth Scissors bite is preferred Level bite is acceptable Complete dentition Teeth are large & strong Set in powerful, vice-like jaws Scissors bite Level bite
Slide 27: Eyes Small
Slide 28: Eyes Small Dark brown
Slide 29: Eyes Small Dark brown Almond shaped
Slide 30: Eyes Small Dark brown Almond shaped Well set in the skull
Slide 31: Eyes Small Dark brown Almond shaped Well set in the skull Placed fairly far apart
Slide 32: Eyes Small Dark brown Almond shaped Well set in the skull Placed fairly far apart Expression Steady Alert Confident
Slide 33: Ears V-Shaped
Slide 34: Ears V-Shaped Small
Slide 35: Ears V-Shaped Small Not too thin
Slide 36: Ears V-Shaped Small Not too thin Fold is just above the level of the skull
Slide 37: Ears V-Shaped Small Not too thin Fold is just above the level of the skull Carried forward, close to the cheek
Slide 38: Ears V-Shaped Small Not too thin Fold is just above the level of the skull Carried forward, close to the cheek Tips fall to, or toward, the outside corner of the eyes when the dog is at rest
Slide 39: Ears V-Shaped Small Not too thin Fold is just above the level of the skull Carried forward, close to the cheek Tips fall to, or toward, the outside corner of the eyes when the dog is at rest Move slightly up and forward when at attention
Slide 40: Neck Moderate length & thickness
Slide 41: Neck Moderate length & thickness Slightly arched
Slide 42: Neck Moderate length & thickness Slightly arched Sloping gracefully into the shoulders
Slide 43: Neck Moderate length & thickness Slightly arched Sloping gracefully into the shoulders Throat is clean with no excess of skin
Slide 44: Body Good substance, well ribbed up Male Female
Slide 45: Body Good substance, well ribbed up Male Level topline Female
Slide 46: Body Good substance, well ribbed up Level topline Male Loin is strong and moderately short Female
Slide 47: Body Good substance, well ribbed up Level topline Loin is strong and moderately short Male Good depth of brisket Female
Slide 48: Body Good substance, well ribbed up Level topline Loin is strong and moderately short Good depth of brisket Male Moderate width of chest Female
Slide 49: Front, Forelegs Front legs are straight
Slide 50: Front, Forelegs Front legs are straight Shoulders are long, sloping and well laid back
Slide 51: Front, Forelegs Front is straight Shoulders are long, sloping and well laid back Front legs are muscular with upright and powerful pasterns
Slide 52: Feet Small, Round, Cat-like Thick, black pads Nails are strong and black Declaws are removed
Slide 53: Hindquarters Strong (Increased Speed)
Slide 54: Hindquarters Strong Muscular (Increased Speed)
Slide 55: Hindquarters Strong Muscular Well-developed Second Thighs (Increased Speed)
Slide 56: Hindquarters Strong Muscular Well-developed Second Thighs Stifles Well Bent (Increased Speed)
Slide 57: Hindquarters Strong Muscular Well-developed Second Thighs Stifles Well Bent Hocks Moderately Straight (Increased Speed)
Slide 58: Hindquarters Strong Muscular Well-developed Second Thighs Stifles Well Bent Hocks Moderately Straight Parallel Short from Joint to Ground (Increased Speed)
Slide 59: Tail Docked
Slide 60: Tail Docked Level (on an imaginary line) with the Occiput
Slide 61: Tail Docked Level (on an imaginary line) with the Occiput Completes Square Image of the Whole Dog
Slide 62: Tail Docked Level (on an imaginary line) with the Occiput Completes Square Image of the Whole Dog Root is Set Well Up on the Back
Slide 63: Tail Docked Level (on an imaginary line) with the Occiput Completes Square Image of the Whole Dog Root is Set Well Up on the Back Carried Upright
Slide 64: Movement Straight Free Effortless
Slide 65: Movement Straight Free Effortless Good Reach in Front Strong Drive Behind
Slide 66: Movement Straight Free Effortless Good Reach in Front Strong Drive Behind Feet Naturally Tending to Converge Toward a Median Line of Travel as Speed Increases
Slide 67: Coat & Color Hard, Wiry, Dense Close-fitting, Thick Jacket Short, soft undercoat
Slide 68: Coat & Color Hard, Wiry, Dense Close-fitting, Thick Jacket Short, soft undercoat Furnishings On Muzzle, Legs and Hind-Quarters are Dense and Wiry
Slide 69: Coat & Color Hard, Wiry, Dense Close-fitting, Thick Jacket Short, soft undercoat Furnishings On Muzzle, Legs and Hind-Quarters are Dense and Wiry Jacket is Black (Grizzle is also Acceptable) Spreading up onto the Neck, Down onto the Tail, and Into the Upper Thighs
Slide 70: Coat & Color Hard, Wiry, Dense Close-fitting, Thick Jacket Short, soft undercoat Furnishings On Muzzle, Legs and Hind-Quarters are Dense and Wiry Jacket is Black (Grizzle is also Acceptable) Spreading up onto the Neck, Down onto the Tail, and Into the Upper Thighs Legs, Quarters and Head are Clear Tan Tan is a Deep, Reddish Color With Slightly Lighter Shades Acceptable
Slide 71: Breed Type Stocky, broad chested breed with well-muscled hindquarters and a compact body. The head should be short and wide and the eyes wide-set.
Slide 72: Breed Type
Slide 73: Welsh, Wire and Lakeland Comparison Size Weight Head 15-15½” 20# Foreface is strong, with powerful, punishing jaws 15½” 18# Foreface should gradually taper from eye to muzzle…full, well made up Relieved from “wedginess” by a little delicate chiseling Topline of folded ear well above level of skull Dark in color, moderately small Circular Not too far apart 14½-15” 17# Skull..moderately broad Muzzle is strong…good fill-in beneath the eyes Ears Eyes Folded just above topline of the skull Small, dark-brown, almond shaped Placed fairly far apart Fold just above top of skull Moderately small Somewhat oval Fairly wide apart Warm brown to black
Slide 74: Welsh, Wire and Lakeland Comparison Body Good substance well ribbed up good depth of brisket moderate chest width Brisket deep front ribs moderately arched back ribs deep, well sprung Deep and relatively narrow Strong and supple Well-sprung ribs are moderately rounded off the vertebrae
Slide 75: Welsh – Keys to Breed Type Square
Slide 76: Welsh – Keys to Breed Type Square Sturdy
Slide 77: Welsh – Keys to Breed Type Square Sturdy Substantial
Slide 78: Welsh – Keys to Breed Type Square Sturdy Substantial Moderate
Slide 79: Welsh – Keys to Breed Type Square Sturdy Substantial Moderate Good bone and substance
Slide 80: Welsh – Keys to Breed Type Square Sturdy Substantial Moderate Good bone and substance Double coat – Black and Tan
Slide 81: Welsh Terrier – Keys to Breed Type Square Sturdy Substantial Moderate Good bone and substance Double coat – Black and Tan Fox Terrier Plus 13% in Substance