• A Welsh Terrier can do all right in apartments if properly exercised, but the ideal is a house with a fenced yard.
• As a low- to nonshedder, the Welshie can make a great companion for people with allergies.
• Expect a fair amount of grooming. Welshies need their coats brushed on a regular basis and also need their coats stripped about every eight weeks.
• Welsh Terriers can be difficult to train and require a consistent and fun training program. For this reason they aren't recommended for first-time owners.
• The Welsh Terrier is an independent breed not prone to separation anxiety. He will require toys and activities to keep him entertained, since a bored Welsh Terrier can become destructive.
• Welshies love kids.
• They like to be up in high places and will climb onto tables and other high furniture.
• Like many terriers, the Welshie has a strong prey drive.
• Welsh Terriers can be combative with other dogs and need to be properly socialized from an early age.
• Barking and digging are common traits.
• To get a healthy dog, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.

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