The Sealyham Terrier is a small dog originating from Wales, originally bred for hunting. With its dense coat and sparkling eyes, it charms with its energetic character and calm temperament. This sturdy terrier is an excellent companion dog and can adapt well to apartment living.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Wales
- Hypoallergenic? Yes
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight: 8-10 kg (male & female)
- Height: 25-31 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-15 years
- Exercise needs: 1 to 1.5 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Good adaptation)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Independent, gentle training needed)
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Loves being around respectful children)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can coexist with other animals, but requires good socialization)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (May be reserved at first)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Adaptable, but enjoys outings and playtime)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Regular maintenance required)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Occasional professional grooming)
- Frequency of care:
- Brushing 1 to 2 times a week to avoid tangles
- Occasional professional grooming to maintain a neat cut
- Cleaning ears and teeth to maintain good hygiene
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1000-1800 €
- Average annual cost (veterinarian, accessories, food): 250-350 €
🏡 Important note
The Sealyham Terrier is an adaptable and calm dog that can thrive in an apartment or house, provided it receives regular exercise and playtime. It is also a good family companion, but its independent nature can make training a bit more challenging.
👉 An affectionate, energetic, and intelligent dog, perfect for active and caring owners! 🏡🐶
