Hovawart
VS
Sealyham Terrier
Hovawart vs Sealyham Terrier
Compare Hovawart and Sealyham Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Hovawart
Sealyham Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
58 – 70 cm
30 – 31 cm
Weight
25 – 50 kg
8 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Hovawart
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Protective
Easy to train
Giant
Sealyham Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Summary
About Hovawart
Large, powerful German farm guardian with medium‑long weatherproof coat in black, black and tan or blond. Deeply loyal, calm and family‑focused, but reserved with strangers and strongly territorial. Intelligent, independent and late‑maturing, needing consistent training, mental work and ample exercise.
About Sealyham Terrier
Compact Welsh terrier bred for hunting but affectionate and calm at home. Sturdy, low body with a distinctive white double coat, beard and eyebrows needing regular grooming. Intelligent, independent and moderate in exercise needs, it suits engaged families; the breed is now relatively rare.
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