The AKC calls the Welsh game but not quarrelsome, and says he is a bit calmer than most terriers. The standard calls him alert, spirited, friendly and self-controlled.
A mid-sized terrier, a small kennel
Males are about 15 inches at the withers, with 15.5 the upper limit, and bitches are proportionally smaller. Twenty pounds is the standard's average, varying a few pounds with height and bone. Economy's 16 square feet inside plus 48 outside suits one dog. A second Welsh from the same home is $44.
Wiry jacket, tan legs
The coat is hard, wiry and dense with a close jacket and a short soft undercoat; the jacket is black, spreading up the neck and down the tail, with clear tan legs and head. Dense furnishings on the muzzle and legs hold dirt, so a bath before pick-up is popular after field days. The 2024 chart shows $40 in the Medium column for 16 to 25 pounds; a smaller dog at 15 pounds or less is $30. Please ask to confirm.
Calm for a terrier
The AKC singles out the breed as calmer than most terriers, but the standard still wants a spirited, game dog. That means a dog who settles quickly in a run and still enjoys a long walk. Walks are included, and the large fenced areas allow a gallop. Tell the staff if your dog digs. The standard pairs that spirit with self control, which is what makes a Welsh an easy dog to walk in on a leash.
Weather
The NOAA Vacaville station (1991-2020 normals) records about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or more. A wiry jacket with an undercoat holds heat, so afternoons belong in the air-conditioned inside half. Winter nights are covered by the heated runs and a Kuranda bed.
The bill
A weekend of 3 nights in Economy is 3 x $52 = $156 on the 2026 rates. A week is 7 x $52 = $364. At 14 nights or more the rate is $47 a night. Food is free from the house supply, or bring your own in its original bag with the amount written in cups, and medications are given at no extra charge.