Top Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

19. Sealyham Terrier

Hidden behind lavish tufts of hair that covers its face, the Sealyham terrier is the feisty comedian of the terrier world. Extremely affectionate, they make excellent companions and pack a lot of personality inside their small stature. Their white, waterproof coat doesn't shed. Despite their sweet and expressive appearance, they bark with the ferocity of a big dog, which also makes them a great watchdog. Sealys easily adapt to both city and country living. Breeders developed the breed with crosses between Corgis, Dandie Dinmonts terriers, West Highland terriers, Bull terriers, and others.

The Sealyham Terrier got its name from John Tucker Edwards, a breeder who lived on an estate called Sealyham in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Sealyhams have a strong, short, and flexible build. Their natural flexibility allows them to squeeze through tight places, so keep this Terrier away from holes in the fence!

Sealyhams’ are very independent and march to the sound of their own drum, which can make it very difficult to train this breed. You must assert dominance over your Sealyham.

Sealyhams have been owned by some very notable celebrities, such as Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, and Alfred Hitchcock.

The Sealyhams’ coat is a bright white and there is no variation amongst this breed. Although some Sealyhams’ have tan or badger colored spots on their ears.

Remain patient if you trying to train this terrier — Sealyhams are very stubborn and most need to be enrolled in obedience school.

This terrier is eager to join the family and loves to be surrounded by lots of people, but will also enjoy alone time without any separation anxiety.