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- Pekingese Versus Sealyham Terrier: Introduction
- Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier: Overview
- Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier
- Lifespan of Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier
- Temperament of the Pekingese Versus the Sealyham Terrier
- The Intelligence of the Pekingese versus the Intelligence of the Sealyham Terrier
- The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier
- Do Pekingeses shed more than Sealyham Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier?
- Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sealyham Terrier?
- Do Pekingeses Bark and Howl? What about Sealyham Terriers?
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Sealyham Terrier
- Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier?
- Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Sealyham Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Sealyham Terriers?
- Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Sealyham Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sealyham Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Pekingese Versus Sealyham Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Pekingese and for the Sealyham Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier.
Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pekingese is a tiny-sized dog while the Sealyham Terrier is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Pekingese belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
On the other hand, the Sealyham Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Pekingese to the Sealyham Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier
| Factor | Pekingese | Sealyham Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Easygoing | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | 7 to 14 pounds | 22 to 24 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $1930 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1288 – $2500 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 93.3 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 86 | 157 |
| Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 73 | 56 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pekingese in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Sealyham Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Pekingese is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Sealyham Terrier is 80 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Sealyham Terrier is a better pet than the Pekingese. So, you should get the Sealyham Terrier!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier
Below is a list of where the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier
The Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier.
Pekingeses weigh 7 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Pekingeses are 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Sealyham Terriers weigh 22 to 24 pounds when fully grown. Sealyham Terriers are Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier
The lifespan of Pekingeses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pekingeses is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Sealyham Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Sealyham Terriers is 13.0 years.
Pekingeses live longer than Sealyham Terriers.
Temperament of the Pekingese Versus the Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier has a better temperament than the Pekingese.
This is because the temperament score for the Sealyham Terrier is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Pekingese is 93.3 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 93.3 percent, the Pekingese has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Sealyham Terrier has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 15 Pekingeses and 1 Sealyham Terriers.
The Intelligence of the Pekingese versus the Intelligence of the Sealyham Terrier
| Pekingese | Sealyham Terrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Rank | 73 out of 130 dog breeds | 56 out of 130 dog breeds |
| Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 80 To 100 Repetitions Or More! | Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! |
Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.
This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.
To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the Pekingese has an obedience intelligence rank of 73 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pekingese belongs to the `Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Pekingeses tend to learn new commands after 80 to 100 repetitions or more!.
The Sealyham Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 56 out of 130 dog breeds. The Sealyham Terrier belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Sealyham Terriers tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.
The Sealyham Terrier is more intelligent than the Pekingese.
However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.
The Popularity of Pekingese versus Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pekingese is more popular with dog owners than the Sealyham Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pekingese is 86 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sealyham Terrier is 157 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Pekingese
Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
| Year | Pekingese Popularity Rank | Sealyham Terrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77 | 158 |
| 2014 | 82 | 169 |
| 2015 | 80 | 158 |
| 2016 | 93 | 155 |
| 2017 | 88 | 150 |
| 2018 | 92 | 164 |
| 2019 | 83 | 154 |
| 2020 | 95 | 148 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier
Pekingeses can be left alone only for a short time.
Sealyham Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Pekingeses shed more than Sealyham Terriers?
Pekingeses shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Sealyham Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier
Pekingeses do have a very low tendency to drool.
Sealyham Terriers drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier?
Pekingeses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Sealyham Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Pekingese Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sealyham Terrier?
Pekingeses have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Sealyham Terriers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Pekingeses Bark and Howl? What about Sealyham Terriers?
Pekingeses are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Sealyham Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Pekingeses can very well tolerate cold weather.
Sealyham Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Pekingese vs. Sealyham Terrier
Pekingeses have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Sealyham Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Pekingeses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Pekingeses cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Sealyham Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier?
Pekingeses do not get along well with other dogs.
Sealyham Terriers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Pekingeses good family dogs? What about Sealyham Terriers?
Pekingeses are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Sealyham Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Pekingeses and Sealyham Terriers?
Pekingeses do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.
Sealyham Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Pekingese Easier to Train than the Sealyham Terrier?
Pekingeses are fairly easy to train.
Sealyham Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Pekingese Better for Apartment Owners than the Sealyham Terrier?
Pekingeses adapt very well to apartment living.
Sealyham Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pekingese or the Sealyham Terrier?
Pekingeses are very good for new dog owners.
Sealyham Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pekingese
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pekingese that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pekingese:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sealyham Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Sealyham Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Sealyham Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Pekingese and how the Sealyham Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Pekingese and of the Sealyham Terrier to other breeds:
Pekingese Versus Other Dog Breeds
Pekingese versus Mountain Cur Pekingese versus English Springer Spaniel Pekingese versus Cesky Terrier Pekingese versus Xoloitzcuintli Pekingese versus Black Mouth Cur Pekingese versus German Shorthaired Pointer Pekingese versus Afador Pekingese versus Berger Picard Pekingese versus Berger Picard Pekingese versus Lowchen Pekingese versus Affenhuahua Pekingese versus German Pinscher Pekingese versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Pekingese versus King Shepherd Pekingese versus Cocker Spaniel Pekingese versus Flat-Coated Retriever Pekingese versus Norwegian Buhund Pekingese versus Bracco Italiano Pekingese versus Cavapoo Pekingese versus Bullmastiff Pekingese versus Doberman Pinscher Pekingese versus Peek A Poo Pekingese versus Manchester Terrier Pekingese versus Norwich Terrier Pekingese versus Schnoodle
Sealyham Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Sealyham Terrier versus Chi-Poo Sealyham Terrier versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Sealyham Terrier versus Norfolk Terrier Sealyham Terrier versus Field Spaniel Sealyham Terrier versus Bulldog Sealyham Terrier versus Black and Tan Coonhound Sealyham Terrier versus Boston Terrier Sealyham Terrier versus Saint Bernard Sealyham Terrier versus Irish Water Spaniel Sealyham Terrier versus American Foxhound Sealyham Terrier versus Black Mouth Cur Sealyham Terrier versus Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Sealyham Terrier versus Cairn Terrier Sealyham Terrier versus Japanese Spitz Sealyham Terrier versus Alaskan Klee Kai Sealyham Terrier versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog Sealyham Terrier versus Field Spaniel Sealyham Terrier versus Bolognese Sealyham Terrier versus Miniature Poodle Sealyham Terrier versus Azawakh Sealyham Terrier versus Bolognese Sealyham Terrier versus Papillon Sealyham Terrier versus Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier versus Leonberger Sealyham Terrier versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Conclusion: Pekingese versus Sealyham Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Pekingese and the Sealyham Terrier better suits you and your family.