Welsh Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier
Compare Welsh Terrier and Sealyham Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Welsh Terrier
VS
Sealyham Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Welsh Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
38 – 39 cm
30 – 31 cm
Weight
9 – 10 kg
8 – 9 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 13 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Welsh Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
Sealyham Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Small
Summary
About Welsh Terrier
Medium-sized, sturdy Welsh terrier with a wiry black-and-tan coat that sheds little but needs regular stripping. Bred in Wales to hunt, it is active, bold, affectionate yet independent, with strong chase instincts. Intelligent and trainable, it thrives on firm, positive guidance and daily 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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