Sealyham Terrier
Country/Date of Origin: Wales/1800s
This Welsh breed was named for the family home of its creator Captain John Edwardes. His spunky earth terrier was bred for the courage needed to tackle vermin that intimidated other dogs, such as badgers, fox and weasels. The exact mixture of breeds he used to create the Sealyham is not known. Some say it included Corgis, Bassets, Dandie Dinmonts, Bull Terriers and West Highland White Terriers. Whatever he used, the result was a superb hunter. The Sealyham entered the English show world in 1910 and was recognized by the American Kennel Club the following year.
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AKC Group: Terrier
Breed Club: American Sealyham Terrier Club
Rescue Club: Sealyham Terrier Rescue
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- A short legged terrier that is the embodiment of power and determination
- "Chunky" would be a good word to describe the Sealyham
- Height: 10-12 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 18-20 pounds
- Button ears are not altered
- Erect tail is docked
Personality:
- Friendly and outgoing
- Alert and watchful
- Intelligent but tends to add his own little fillip to anything you try to teach him
Coat:
- Harsh double coat is water resistant. The undercoat is soft and dense and the top coat is hard and wiry
- Coat is straight. Curly hair is a bad fault
- White or yellowish white with colored markings allowed on the head and ears Markings on the body are not desirable
- Does not shed
- Professional grooming required
Health Concerns:
- Like most white dogs, the Sealyham may be subject to genetic deafness
- Lens luxation and retinal dysplasia of the eye
- Reported to have problems with allergic skin diseases
- Does not tolerate heat well
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