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- Redbone Coonhound Versus Sealyham Terrier: Introduction
- Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier: Overview
- Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier
- Lifespan of Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier
- Temperament of the Redbone Coonhound Versus the Sealyham Terrier
- The Popularity of Redbone Coonhound versus Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier
- Do Redbone Coonhounds shed more than Sealyham Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier?
- Does the Redbone Coonhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sealyham Terrier?
- Do Redbone Coonhounds Bark and Howl? What about Sealyham Terriers?
- Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Redbone Coonhound vs. Sealyham Terrier
- Can Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier?
- Are Redbone Coonhounds good family dogs? What about Sealyham Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Redbone Coonhounds and Sealyham Terriers?
- Is the Redbone Coonhound Easier to Train than the Sealyham Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Sealyham Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Redbone Coonhound Versus Sealyham Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier.
Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Redbone Coonhound is a medium-sized dog while the Sealyham Terrier is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Redbone Coonhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
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.
Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier
| Factor | Redbone Coonhound | Sealyham Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 14 years |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder | Up to 10 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 45 to 70 pounds | 22 to 24 pounds |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.0 years |
| Average Price | $530 | No Data |
| Price Range | $300 – $600 | No Data |
| Temperament Score | 100.0 percent | 100.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 141 | 157 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound is 72 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 Redbone Coonhound. 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 Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier
Below is a list of where the Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier
The Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier.
Redbone Coonhounds weigh 45 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Redbone Coonhounds are 21 to 27 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 Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier
The lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Redbone Coonhounds is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of Sealyham Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Sealyham Terriers is 13.0 years.
Sealyham Terriers live longer than Redbone Coonhounds.
Temperament of the Redbone Coonhound Versus the Sealyham Terrier
The Redbone Coonhound has the same temperament score as the Sealyham Terrier.
This is because the temperament score for the Redbone Coonhound is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Sealyham Terrier is 100.0 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 100.0 percent, the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 5 Redbone Coonhounds and 1 Sealyham Terriers.
The Popularity of Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Redbone Coonhound is more popular with dog owners than the Sealyham Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Redbone Coonhound is 141 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Sealyham Terrier is 157 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Redbone Coonhound
Popularity of Sealyham Terrier
| Year | Redbone Coonhound Popularity Rank | Sealyham Terrier Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 133 | 158 |
| 2014 | 148 | 169 |
| 2015 | 139 | 158 |
| 2016 | 143 | 155 |
| 2017 | 139 | 150 |
| 2018 | 142 | 164 |
| 2019 | 143 | 154 |
| 2020 | 146 | 148 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Redbone Coonhound versus Sealyham Terrier
Redbone Coonhounds do not like to be left alone.
Sealyham Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Redbone Coonhounds shed more than Sealyham Terriers?
Redbone Coonhounds do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Sealyham Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier
Redbone Coonhounds have a very high tendency to drool.
Sealyham Terriers drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier?
Redbone Coonhounds are very easy to groom.
Sealyham Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Redbone Coonhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Sealyham Terrier?
Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhounds Bark and Howl? What about Sealyham Terriers?
Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Redbone Coonhounds can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Sealyham Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Redbone Coonhound vs. Sealyham Terrier
Redbone Coonhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily 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 Redbone Coonhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sealyham Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier?
Redbone Coonhounds get along very well with other dogs.
Sealyham Terriers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Redbone Coonhounds good family dogs? What about Sealyham Terriers?
Redbone Coonhounds 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 Redbone Coonhounds and Sealyham Terriers?
Redbone Coonhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Sealyham Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Redbone Coonhound Easier to Train than the Sealyham Terrier?
Redbone Coonhounds are fairly easy to train.
Sealyham Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Redbone Coonhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Sealyham Terrier?
Redbone Coonhounds adapt very well to apartment living.
Sealyham Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Redbone Coonhound or the Sealyham Terrier?
Redbone Coonhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Sealyham Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Redbone Coonhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound:
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 Redbone Coonhound and how the Sealyham Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Redbone Coonhound and of the Sealyham Terrier to other breeds:
Redbone Coonhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Sealyham Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Conclusion: Redbone Coonhound 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 Redbone Coonhound and the Sealyham Terrier better suits you and your family.