Sealyham Terrier
Terrier Group
AKC Recognized
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
10 - 11 kg
🌍 Origin
Wales
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Weekly
Energy Level
moderate
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Welsh otter terriers: bred to dig otters out of their dens, Sealys are sturdy, brave little terriers with a big-dog bark that makes them good watchdogs.
- Grooming commitment: the coat doesn't shed much but mats easily, needing combing every two or three days plus regular hand-stripping or clipping.
- Heat-sensitive: they can overheat in hot, humid weather, so plan exercise for early mornings and evenings.
- Funny and outgoing: affectionate clowns with a sly sense of humor, they're trainable but a bit stubborn and need firm, never harsh, handling.
- Watch the food bowl: some Sealys guard their food, which is something to work on early with training.
Getting out with a Sealyham Terrier
Daily walks and some play keep them content. A mix of park time and easy trails suits them.
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