Scottish Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier

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

Scottish Terrier vs Sealyham Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
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General Details
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-11 Inches
10½-10½ Inches
Weight
18-22 Pounds
18-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-55 BC
1848 AD
Temperament
Scottish 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
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
11 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Common Health Issues
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Scottie cramp
Westie jaw
Ear infections
Allergies
Glaucoma
Skin allergies
Primary lens luxation
Eye problems
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Breed Colors
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