Bedlington Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier

Compare the Bedlington Terrier to the Sealyham Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bedlington Terriers and Sealyham Terriers.

Bedlington Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-14 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
10½-10½ Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
18-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1782 AD
1848 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Ear infections
Allergies
Glaucoma
Skin allergies
Primary lens luxation
Eye problems
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Liver
Liver
Sandy
Sandy
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