Your guide to finding and caring for a Sealyham Terrier in Point Richmond
Meet your next Sealyham Terrier
While we don't have enough dogs near Point Richmond, keep in mind that many rescues may offer transport.
Sealyham Terriers come from Pembrokeshire in Wales, where Captain John Edwardes developed them between about 1850 and 1891 to hunt badgers, otters and vermin. He wanted a short-legged white dog with strong jaws and a wiry coat, so hunters could tell it apart from the quarry. The breed later became a favorite of Hollywood stars and British royals but is now rare on both sides of the Atlantic.
A Sealyham is a sturdy, low-slung dog with a long head, a beard and eyebrows, and a white, weatherproof double coat that sheds very little but needs regular stripping or clipping. Many are affectionate, clownish and calmer indoors than some terriers, yet still strong-willed, watchful and vocal. They tend to respond to patient, consistent training and do well as companions in many types of homes.
Having a Sealyham Terrier in Point Richmond
Sealyhams pack a working terrier's courage into a compact, low-shedding package. Their stubborn streak, alert watchdog instincts, moderate energy and demanding coat care are the traits that most shape daily life, so they are worth weighing before adopting one.
Sealyhams tend to be devoted to their people and playful at home, often more relaxed than busier terriers. Many are reserved with strangers and quick to bark at visitors. They can be strong-willed, and some guard food or toys, so calm, consistent training and early socialization help. With considerate older children and other pets, many get along well.
A Sealyham usually needs a brisk daily walk plus play in a fenced area rather than hours of running. Their terrier instincts enjoy digging games, scent work and tug. Moderate exercise tends to make them calmer house dogs. They can overheat in hot, humid weather, so cooler morning and evening outings suit them best.
Sealyhams are generally sturdy, but the breed is known for primary lens luxation, an inherited eye condition that can lead to painful glaucoma, and DNA testing exists for it. Skin allergies, atopic dermatitis, ear infections and eye irritation from long eyebrows also occur. Have a veterinarian check the eyes and keep up regular veterinary eye checks.
A Sealyham can suit an apartment or a house, since it is relatively quiet indoors and needs little room. A tendency to bark at noises matters with close neighbors, and a securely fenced yard helps because the breed may dig or chase. Its low body and white coat pick up mud, so plan on wiping legs after walks.
| Expense | Typical cost | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption fee | $700, one time | $700 in year one |
| Food | $20 to $45 per month | $240 to $540 |
| Pet insurance | $40 to $85 per month | $480 to $1,020 |
| Routine vet care | $200 to $400 per year | $200 to $400 |
| Other* | $840 to $2,190 per year | $840 to $2,190 |
| Estimated yearly total (after year one) | $1,760 to $4,150 | |
| First-year total (with adoption fee) | $2,460 to $4,850 | |
Adoption fee is the fee on Sealyham Terrier listings in Point Richmond on GetBuddy today. Other costs are national averages for Sealyham Terriers; we don't have costs specific to Point Richmond yet.
* Flea, tick and heartworm prevention, a dental cleaning allowance, a dog license, toys and bedding, and professional stripping or clipping every six to eight weeks; license fees vary by city.
Now that you know more, let’s find you a new best friend. These rescues and shelters below currently have Sealyham Terriers available.
Here are the rescues & shelters in the Point Richmond area where you can find Sealyham Terriers and other dogs available for adoption.
No dog is truly hypoallergenic, but Sealyham Terriers shed very little, so they leave less hair around the house than most breeds. Allergens come from dander and saliva as well as hair, and the breed's coat still needs regular grooming that stirs them up. Anyone with allergies should spend time with a particular Sealyham before adopting to see how they react.
You groom a Sealyham Terrier by combing and brushing the coat to the skin every two or three days, especially the beard, legs and skirt, which mat easily. Every six to eight weeks the coat needs hand stripping or clipping, plus a bath every few weeks. Trim nails regularly, keep the eyebrows short enough to protect the eyes, and check ears often.
A Sealyham Terrier is a short-legged, sturdy white terrier with a long, broad head, a full beard and bushy eyebrows. Its folded ears hang close to the cheeks, its tail is carried upright, and its wiry, weather-resistant coat may show lemon, tan or badger markings on the head and ears. Adults stand about 10.5 inches tall and weigh roughly 18 to 24 pounds.
A Sealyham Terrier is a rare Welsh terrier developed in the 1800s at Sealyham House in Pembrokeshire to hunt badgers, otters and vermin. Today it is mainly a companion: a small, sturdy, white-coated dog that is affectionate with family, alert with strangers and somewhat calmer indoors than many terriers. The American Kennel Club places it in the Terrier Group.
To hand strip a Sealyham, you pull out the dead, loose outer hairs with your fingers or a stripping knife, a few at a time, in the direction the coat grows. This keeps the jacket harsh and white. It takes practice, so many owners have a groomer experienced with terriers do it, or keep their pet clipped, which is easier but softens the coat.
Sealyham is pronounced SEE-lee-um, with the stress on the first syllable, so the full name sounds like SEE-lee-um TAIR-ee-er. The breed is named after Sealyham House, the estate in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where it was developed. People familiar with the breed often call these dogs Sealys for short, pronounced SEE-lees.
We have 1 rescue with Sealyham Terriers available: The Milo Foundation. You can see every rescue with Sealyham Terriers available in the list above these questions.
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