Sealyham Terrier

Other name: Sealy

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Life expectancy

The Sealyham Terrier has a life expectancy of between 12 and 14 years

Temperament

Size

Small

Adult size

Female Between 12 and 12 in
Male Between 12 and 12 in

Adult weight

Female Between 18 and 20 lb
Male Between 18 and 20 lb
Coat colour
White
Type of coat
Long Hard
Eye colour
Brown

Purchase price

The Sealyham Terrier costs between £500 and £1100

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More details about the Sealyham Terrier

Sealyham Terrier: Origins and history

Captain John Tucker developed the Sealyham Terrier in the 1800s on his estate, Sealyham (hence the breed name) in Haverfordwest, Wales. He was looking for a dog who could hunt for small but hardy wildlife such as foxes and badgers. The breed quickly gained popularity over in England and was especially loved by the rich and famous, including the British royals. Although the breed was popular in the early 1900’s, it’s now an extremely rare breed.

FCI classification of the Sealyham Terrier

  • Group 3 - Terriers

  • Section 2 : Small sized Terriers

Sealyham Terrier: Purchase price

Expect to pay between £500 for Non-KC Registered dogs, and £1100 for KC-Registered dogs. Looking after a dog of this size typically costs between £50 to £80 a month, including food, medical/insurance, and incidental expenses.
 

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