Sealyham Terrier vs Silky Terrier
Compare the Sealyham Terrier to the Silky Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Sealyham Terriers and Silky Terriers.
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10½-10½ Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
18-24 Pounds
8-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Australia
Origin Year
1848 AD
1900 AD
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-85 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Sealyham Terrier
Silky Terrier
