Welsh Terrier vs Shikoku
Compare the Welsh Terrier to the Shikoku. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Welsh Terriers and Shikokus.
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
17-21 Inches
Weight
20-21 Pounds
35-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1881 AD
1900 AD
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Welsh Terrier
Shikoku
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Welsh Terrier
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