Sealyham Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

The Sealyham Terrier is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Sealyham Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Alert
Outright
Tempered
Friendly
Calm
Fearless
Intelligent

Sealyham Terrier will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Sealyham Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

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American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
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Kennel Club of Great Britain
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Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

1800s

Terrier (AKC:1911 & UKC)

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Black

White
Pied
Cream
Brown
Blue

The coat of a Sealyham Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

A Sealyham Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Sealyham Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Sealyham Terrier is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

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Lens Luxation

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Sealyham Terriers are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

The Sealyham Terrier dog has below average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be independent and aloof, and they are content with spending time alone and not requiring as much interaction and companionship as other breeds.

The Sealyham Terrier dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Sealyham Terriers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

The Sealyham Terrier is known to be an average drooler among dog breeds. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds or it can be a sign of a health problem. In the case of the Sealyham Terrier, it is a normal part of their physiology, however it is important to keep an eye on the amount of drooling and any changes in drooling patterns, as excessive drooling can be an indication of an underlying health issue and should be checked by a veterinarian.

Sealyham Terriers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for their strong territorial instinct and protective nature. They will fiercely defend their territory and are highly alert and vigilant against any perceived threat to their home and family.

Sealyham Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sealyham Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sealyham Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Sealyham Terrier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Sealyham Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

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Deshedder
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Nail Clipper

For an average 23-24 pound (10 - 11 kg) Sealyham Terrier feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Sealyham Terrier is somewhere $1.20 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sealyham Terrier is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Sealyham Terrier have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Sealyham Terriers lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Sealyham Terriers are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Sealyham Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Sealyham Terriers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Sealyham Terriers are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Sealyham Terriers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Sealyham Terriers have an average level of playfulness. The Sealyham Terriers, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Sealyham Terrier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.