Comparison: Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Sealyham Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier and Sealyham Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Sealyham Terrier
Photo: Dr. Sabine Schumann, Public domain, source
Dandie Dinmont TerrierSealyham Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryVery small (toy)–
Height at withers20–28 cm–
Weight8–11 kg8.2–9 kg
Recognition features
  • Large domed head with silky topknot and big, wise eyes
  • Long, low, weasel-like body on short strong legs
  • Coat in "pepper" or "mustard"
  • Long, hard wiry coat, mostly white
  • Medium-sized, slightly rounded ears carried at the cheek
  • Oblong outline and a thick tail carried erect
CoatDouble coat with soft linty undercoat and harder topcoat lying in "pencils", about 5 cm; pepper (dark blue-black to silver-grey) or mustard (reddish brown to pale fawn).Long, hard and wiry topcoat with a weather-resistant undercoat; all white or white with lemon, brown, blue or badger-pied markings on head and ears.
PurposeLow-set British terrier originally used on otter and fox; today a companion with a distinctive topknot.Terrier bred for work to ground; today a scarce companion with a distinctive look.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.