Welsh terrier

noun

1. one of a Welsh breed of terriers having a wiry, black-and-tan coat, resembling an Airedale but smaller.

Welsh terrier

noun

1. a wire-haired breed of terrier with a black-and-tan coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of Welsh terrier¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Happy customers such as Joey the Border terrier and Nellie the Welsh terrier had serious snips, leaving behind a mountain of fur that was about half the height of the pooches themselves.

From Fox News

Benny, a Welsh terrier, helped demonstrate the new equipment Wednesday.

From Washington Times

"I was so excited when it had puppies with my Welsh terrier because I got to name the puppies - Blackie, White Tips , Butterfly, and one more," says Ambassador Kennedy - the last one was called Streaker.

From BBC

She and the Malwood girl seem to have picked up a bounder and a shivering Welsh terrier this time, and even they probably regret it.

From Project Gutenberg

"It's a thousand pities he's so very coarse," murmured one disinterested admirer, the owner of the Welsh terrier.

From Project Gutenberg