Sealyham Terrier
Also called Cowley Terrier and Welsh Border Terrier
- Great with kids
The Sealyham Terrier is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in Wales for hunting small game. They are intelligent, playful, and affectionate, and make excellent companion dogs.
- Weight
- 15–24 lb (7–11 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 10–12 in (25–31 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Wire
- Origin
- Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom (mid-19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Confident
Fearless
Friendly
Independent
Coat colours
White, white with badger markings, white with blue markings, white with lemon markings and white with tan markings
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 22–24 lb (10–11 kg) | 15–22 lb (7–10 kg) |
| Height | 10–12 in (26–31 cm) | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Sealyham Terrier
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- Sealyham Terrier Breed Magazine - Showsight (AKC Standard) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Sealyham Terrier | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Sealyham Terrier - ARBA/FCI Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Sealyham Terrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Sealyham Terrier Dog Breed Information & Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
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