Choosing a Welsh terrier

Choosing a Welsh terrier

By: Dr. Dawn Ruben

Common Diseases and Disorders

The Welsh terrier is a hardy breed that has few known diseases.

  • Epilepsy is a seizure disorder, which develops between the ages of 2 to 5 years.

  • Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that develops when the pressure within the eye increases which can lead to blindness.

  • Atopy is an itchy skin disease of animals that is caused by an allergy to substances in the environment.

  • Hypothyroidism results when the thyroid gland does not function adequately.

  • Cataracts cause the lens of the eye to loose transparency and can result in blindness.

  • Lens luxation is a dislocation or displacement of the lens within the eye.


    Life Span

    The average life span of the Welsh terrier is approximately 10 to 12 years.


    We realize that each dog is unique and may display other characteristics. This profile provides generally accepted breed information only.


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