Sealyham Terrier Information & Pictures

Sealyham Terrier Dog Info Sheet:
Trainability:	Low
Watchdog:	High
Shedding:	Low
Grooming:	Med/high
Exercise Requirements:	Medium
Good with Children:	Older, considerate children
Activity Level:	Medium
AKC Popularity:	149th of 155

Sealyham Terrier Temperament

Independent, high spirited, loyal, and loving, the Sealyham Terrier is a wonderful companions dog and family pet for those with older children.

This is a breed that gets on well with other animals and with considerate children, but can be dog aggressive in some cases. Bold, courageous, and cheerful, this is a dog with a real independent streak, and this can make training somewhat difficult. The Sealyham Terrier can be reserved with strangers, but loves to be around his family and involved in family activities.

Sealyham Terrier Physical features

White or off-white in colour, the Sealyham Terrier has a large nose, powerful jaws, and a dome shaped head. Big, dark eyes, and a long, muscular neck give it a look that is both alert and elegant. This breed has muscular back legs, and bristly, coast coats. The weight of the Sealyham Terrier is up to 20 pounds, and the height is up to 12 inches.

Is he right for you?

The Sealyham Terrier is a great dog for a family pet for those that have older, considerate children. They will be fine living in an apartment, although regular exercise, such as a walk, will need to be provided in the event that you have no yard or garden for the dog to play in. He will need professional grooming, so this should be taken into account when considering this breed. The breed can be dog aggressive, so bear this in mind if you have a dog already – early socialization is strongly recommended.

Sealyham Terrier Health Problems

The Sealyham Terrier is a relatively healthy and hardy breed, and there are no significant specific health problems associated with this breed.

Sealyham Terrier Grooming requirements

The Sealyham Terrier will need to have his coat professional trimmed or stripped. This can be costly, and this is something that you should bear in mind when considering this breed.

Sealyham Terrier History

Developed in the mid-19th century in Wales, the Sealyham Terrier is a descendant of a combination of hounds that were crossbred. This includes the West Highland Terrier, the Corgi, the Bassett of Flanders, and the Dandie Dinmont. The breed received official recognition in 1910.

Popularity

The Sealyham Terrier rated 149th of 155 on the AKC popularity list in 2006, which was a fall from 146th in 2005.

Dog group

The Sealyham Terrier comes under the AKC Terrier Group.