Comparison: Norwich Terrier and Sealyham Terrier

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

Norwich Terrier
Photo: Gamma Corvi, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Sealyham Terrier
Photo: Dr. Sabine Schumann, Public domain, source
Norwich TerrierSealyham Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryVery small (toy)–
Weight–8.2–9 kg
Recognition features
  • One of the smallest terriers, low and compact
  • Erect pointed ears (the Norfolk has drop ears)
  • Hard, wiry coat forming a ruff, red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle
  • Long, hard wiry coat, mostly white
  • Medium-sized, slightly rounded ears carried at the cheek
  • Oblong outline and a thick tail carried erect
CoatHard, wiry, straight and close-lying with a thick undercoat; all shades of red, wheaten, black-and-tan or grizzle.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.
PurposeSmall East Anglian terrier used on fox, badger and rats; today a lively companion.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.