Manchester Terrier vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the Manchester Terrier to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Manchester Terriers and Welsh Terriers.
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-17 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
10-22 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1881 AD
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-14 Years
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Manchester Terrier
Welsh Terrier
