Breed Comparison: Chinese Crested Versus Welsh Terrier

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Chinese Crested Versus Welsh Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chinese Crested and for the Welsh Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chinese Crested or the Welsh Terrier.

Chinese Crested versus Welsh Terrier

Chinese Crested versus Welsh Terrier: Overview

Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are similar in size. The Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are both small-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Chinese Crested belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Welsh Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Chinese Crested versus Welsh Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chinese Crested to the Welsh Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier

Factor Chinese Crested Welsh Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 5/5 1/5
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 14 years
Height 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder 14 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder
Does NOT Shed 4/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 4/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 2/5
Intelligence 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
General Health 5/5 5/5
Weight Up to 12 pounds Up to 20 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1430 $2510
Price Range $1000 – $1600 $1350 – $3834
Temperament Score 76.5 percent 76.3 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • Eye Examination
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 75 108
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 61 53

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chinese Crested in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Welsh Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Chinese Crested is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Welsh Terrier is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinese Crested is a better pet than the Welsh Terrier. So, you should get the Chinese Crested!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are most different:

  • Chinese Cresteds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Welsh Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Chinese Cresteds do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Welsh Terriers do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Chinese Cresteds have low energy levels. They do not require a lot exercise time. However, Welsh Terriers have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Chinese Cresteds have low exercise needs. However, Welsh Terriers require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • The Similarities Between the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier

    The Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chinese Crested versus Welsh Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier.

    Chinese Cresteds weigh Up to 12 pounds when fully grown. Chinese Cresteds are 11 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Welsh Terriers weigh Up to 20 pounds when fully grown. Welsh Terriers are 14 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chinese Crested versus Welsh Terrier

    The lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Chinese Cresteds is 12.0 years.

    The lifespan of Welsh Terriers is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Welsh Terriers is 12.0 years.

    Temperament of the Welsh Terrier Versus the Chinese Crested

    The Chinese Crested has a better temperament than the Welsh Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Chinese Crested is 76.5 percent while the temperament score for the Welsh Terrier is 76.3 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 76.5 percent, the Chinese Crested has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 76.3 percent, the Welsh Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 34 Chinese Cresteds and 38 Welsh Terriers.

    Price of Chinese Crested versus Price of Welsh Terrier

    The average price of the Chinese Crested puppy is $1430. The price of the Chinese Crested typically ranges from $1000 – $1600. However, the price of a Chinese Crested can be as low as $500 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 157 Chinese Crested puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Welsh Terrier puppy is $2510. The price of the Welsh Terrier typically ranges from $1350 – $3834. However, the price of the Welsh Terrier can be as low as $1200 and as high as $3834. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 13 Welsh Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Welsh Terrier is more expensive than the Chinese Crested.

    Chinese Crested Welsh Terrier
    Average Price $1430 $2510
    Price Range $1000 to $1600 $1350 to $3834

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chinese Crested and Welsh Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Chinese Crested puppies or how many Welsh Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chinese Cresteds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Welsh Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Welsh Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chinese Crested puppy or the Welsh Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Chinese Crested versus Adopting the Welsh Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chinese Cresteds and many Welsh Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chinese Crested named Baboo that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chinese Cresteds like Baboo on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chinese Cresteds, Welsh Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Buddy is a Male Welsh Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Welsh Terriers like Buddy that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Sebastian (California) is the name of another Chinese Crested (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Chinese Cresteds and Welsh Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chinese Crested versus the Intelligence of the Welsh Terrier

    Chinese Crested Welsh Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 61 out of 130 dog breeds 53 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chinese Crested has an obedience intelligence rank of 61 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chinese Crested belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Chinese Cresteds tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Welsh Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 53 out of 130 dog breeds. The Welsh Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Welsh Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Welsh Terrier is more intelligent than the Chinese Crested.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chinese Crested versus Popularity of Welsh Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Chinese Crested is more popular with dog owners than the Welsh Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Chinese Crested is 75 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Welsh Terrier is 108 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Chinese Crested

    Popularity of Welsh Terrier

    Popularity of Welsh Terrier

    Year Chinese Crested Popularity Rank Welsh Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 68 104
    2014 65 106
    2015 75 108
    2016 77 111
    2017 79 109
    2018 79 107
    2019 80 110
    2020 79 112

    Health Problems of Chinese Crested versus Health Problems of Welsh Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chinese Crested is prone to more genetic health problems than the Welsh Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chinese Crested than for the Welsh Terrier.

    8 health tests are recommended for Chinese Crested while 2 tests are recommended for the Welsh Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chinese Cresteds and in Welsh Terriers.

    Chinese Crested Health Problems

    Chinese Cresteds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinese Crested puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chinese Crested puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinese Crested breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinese Cresteds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Eye Examination- Yearly Exams Recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia/Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • RCD3-PRA DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinese Cresteds here.

    Welsh Terrier Health Problems

    Welsh Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Welsh Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Welsh Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Welsh Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Welsh Terriers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Welsh Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chinese Cresteds and Welsh Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinese Crested Breed is Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    This is because the Chinese Crested ranks 7 out of 17 dog breeds for Primary Lens Luxation problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1982 Chinese Cresteds, 23 of them had Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinese Cresteds, and how common these diseases are in Chinese Cresteds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 7 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 12 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 53 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 54 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 147 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Welsh Terrier Breed is Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    This is because the Welsh Terrier ranks 14 out of 17 dog breeds for Primary Lens Luxation problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 365 Welsh Terriers, 1 of them had Primary Lens Luxation problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Welsh Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Welsh Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 14 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 24 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 89 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 108 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chinese Crested and in Welsh Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier:

    Disease Chinese Crested Rank Welsh Terrier Rank
    Primary Lens Luxation problems 7 out of 17 dog breeds 14 out of 17 dog breeds
    Baer Hearing Test problems 12 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 53 out of 145 dog breeds 108 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 54 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 147 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems Not Common 24 out of 70 dog breeds
    Hips problems Not Common 89 out of 198 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chinese Crested versus Welsh Terrier

    Chinese Cresteds do not like to be left alone.

    Welsh Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chinese Cresteds shed more than Welsh Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Welsh Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Chinese Crested or the Welsh Terrier

    Chinese Cresteds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Welsh Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chinese Crested or the Welsh Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Welsh Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Chinese Crested Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Welsh Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Welsh Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Chinese Cresteds Bark and Howl? What about Welsh Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Welsh Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Welsh Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Welsh Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chinese Crested vs. Welsh Terrier

    Chinese Cresteds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Welsh Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Chinese Cresteds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Welsh Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chinese Cresteds can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Welsh Terriers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chinese Crested or the Welsh Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds get along very well with other dogs.

    Welsh Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Chinese Cresteds good family dogs? What about Welsh Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Welsh Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chinese Cresteds and Welsh Terriers?

    Chinese Cresteds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Welsh Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chinese Crested Easier to Train than the Welsh Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds are very easy to train.

    Welsh Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Chinese Crested Better for Apartment Owners than the Welsh Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds adapt very well to apartment living.

    Welsh Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chinese Crested or the Welsh Terrier?

    Chinese Cresteds are OK for new dog owners.

    Welsh Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinese Crested

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinese Crested that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinese Crested:

  • Bolognese (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Terrier vs Bolognese.
  • Japanese Chin (75 percent match with Chinese Crested). Here is our comparison of the Welsh Terrier vs Japanese Chin.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Welsh Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Welsh Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Welsh Terrier:

  • Jack Russell Terrier (79 percent match with Welsh Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Jack Russell Terrier.
  • Stabyhoun (76 percent match with Welsh Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Chinese Crested vs Stabyhoun.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chinese Crested and how the Welsh Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chinese Crested and of the Welsh Terrier to other breeds:

    Chinese Crested Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chinese Crested versus Norwegian Buhund     Chinese Crested versus West Highland White Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Basenji     Chinese Crested versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Chinese Crested versus Whoodle     Chinese Crested versus Goldendoodle     Chinese Crested versus Lowchen     Chinese Crested versus Pomapoo     Chinese Crested versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Chinese Crested versus Chihuahua     Chinese Crested versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Chinese Crested versus French Bulldog     Chinese Crested versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Chinese Crested versus American Water Spaniel     Chinese Crested versus Bullmastiff     Chinese Crested versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Chinese Crested versus Schnoodle     Chinese Crested versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Chinese Crested versus Pomeranian     Chinese Crested versus Schipperke     Chinese Crested versus Tibetan Terrier     Chinese Crested versus Spinone Italiano     Chinese Crested versus Schnoodle     

    Welsh Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Welsh Terrier versus Mudi     Welsh Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Welsh Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Welsh Terrier versus Peek A Poo     Welsh Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Welsh Terrier versus Irish Wolfhound     Welsh Terrier versus Great Pyrenees     Welsh Terrier versus Chinese Crested     Welsh Terrier versus Finnish Spitz     Welsh Terrier versus Bluetick Coonhound     Welsh Terrier versus Yorkshire Terrier     Welsh Terrier versus Miniature Pinscher     Welsh Terrier versus Hovawart     Welsh Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon     Welsh Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Welsh Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Welsh Terrier versus Collie     Welsh Terrier versus Westiepoo     Welsh Terrier versus Bedlington Terrier     Welsh Terrier versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Welsh Terrier versus English Toy Spaniel     Welsh Terrier versus Standard Schnauzer     Welsh Terrier versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Welsh Terrier versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Welsh Terrier versus Cockapoo     

    Conclusion: Chinese Crested versus Welsh Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chinese Crested and the Welsh Terrier better suits you and your family.