Sheltie vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the Sheltie to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and Welsh Terriers.
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1881 AD
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Sheltie
Welsh Terrier
