Sealyham Terrier
Wales · 12 in tall · 18–20 lb · medium wiry coat
Next to the average dog it is protective, not for small children, vocal, and dry-mouthed. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds moderately.
Find out if a Sealyham Terrier suits youA good fit if…
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
- people come and go a lot
Think twice if…
- you share walls with neighbours
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Sealyham Terrier (Welsh: Daeargi Sealyham) is a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier that originated in Wales as a working dog. It is principally a white-bodied, rough-coated breed, developed in the mid-to-late-19th century by Captain John Edwardes at Sealyham House, Pembrokeshire. Following the First World War, it surged in popularity and was associated with Hollywood stars and members of the British royal family. Its numbers have dropped significantly since then, with the breed listed as a Vulnerable Native Breed by the Kennel Club; an all-time low was recorded in 2008 when only 43 puppies were registered in the United Kingdom.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
