Comparison: Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier and Sealyham Terrier

Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier and Sealyham Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier	Sealyham Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	Ireland	United Kingdom
Weight	–	8.2–9 kg
Recognition features	Long, low body, longer than high Rose or half-pricked ears, thrown back at rest Medium-length harsh coat in blue brindle or wheaten	Long, hard wiry coat, mostly white Medium-sized, slightly rounded ears carried at the cheek Oblong outline and a thick tail carried erect
Coat	Medium length, harsh with a soft undercoat; blue brindle (not toning to black) or wheaten.	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.
Purpose	Small, tough Irish terrier used on badger, fox and vermin; now a gentle family dog.	Terrier bred for work to ground; today a scarce companion with a distinctive look.

Breed page: Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier · Breed page: Sealyham Terrier

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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.