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The Sealyham Terrier has as its origin the region of Sealyham, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a cross of several different terriers and hounds, among them the Bull and the Dandie Dinmont and the Fox terriers and the Westy. Another important part of its genetic makeup is the Flandres Basset Hound. From the Basset the Sealyham acquired the short carriage and the heavy duty front legs capable of digging out burrows quickly and efficiently.

The Sealyham Terrier is a terrier which was custom designed by Captain John Tucker Edwardes, an Otter Hound enthusiast. Captain Edwardes desired to produce a dog which would be agile enough to rout out the Otters from between the rocks and crevices in which they hid , into his waiting pack of Otter hounds. Besides, he reasoned, the landowners of the Wales countryside needed a dog that could more easily get into the burrows of the animals which killed their chickens and destroyed their grain stores. His Sealyham Terrier fit the bill, being speedy enough to run with the hounds and small and agile enough to go to ground and less "scrappy" in nature so that he got along well with the pack. This terrier is by nature more of a pack dog than many terriers , this is perhaps due to the genetic addition of the Basset in the gene pool. Whatever the reason, this terrier, although "game" when it comes to the hunt, is more of a couch potato than other terrier types and is noted for being laid back.

The Sealyham is a small dog about 12 inches at the shoulder, with an appearance of stockiness to his body. The coat is the typical wire coat, being white with patches of badger on the head and ears. It is long and should be hand stripped, although pet owners are more likely to take it to the groomer and have it clipped. He is a dog whose form exemplifies his function. The body is deep chested and the back perfectly straight and while the front legs are short the hind legs have a well bent stifle. In layman's terms this type of angulation means that the dog is exceptionally agile and suited to the type of terrain that is rough and rocky. It also means that he has endurance and speed, both necessary features for a dog meant to run the otter to the ground. Temperamentally he is a persistent dog and not likely to give in, stubbornness is a trait that can be difficult when it comes to training but is an excellent quality for a dog that hunts.

In modern day, this terrier is not such a hunter and has adapted himself well to civilized apartment life. He is gentle and affectionate and also adaptable. He prefers the indoor life and makes a great city dog, a short walk will suffice for exercise and he is quite happy spending the rest of his time with the family. If he is brought up with other dogs in the household, he gets along well with them.

The Sealyham is very popular as a show dog, having been registered with both the American kennel club and the British Kennel club since 1910.

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The Sealyham Terrier does well in an apartment as they do not require a lot of exercise. They are barkers and diggers so be fore warned when building an outdoor enclosure. They may have trouble getting along with other pets. They generally enjoy the company of other dogs and do well with older children, especially if socialized early. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the Sealyham Terrier is 10 to 12 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 18 to 20 pounds.

*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Sealyham Terrier is no exception. Although considered fairly healthy, be on the look out for genetic deafness, lens luxation and skin diseases. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.

She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.

*Grooming. The Sealyham Terrier has a double, weather resistant coat developed for cold weather. The outer coat hard and wiry while the inner coat is dense and soft. They need to be professionally stripped and trimmed

Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.

Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet.

*Life Span. The Sealyham Terrier can live between 12 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.

*History. The Sealyham Terrier comes from Wales where they were used to hunt badgers. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1911.

Some Registries:

* American Sealyham Terrier Club

*UKC United Kennel Club

*NKC National Kennel Club

*CKC Continental Kennel Club

*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.

*AKC American Kennel Club

*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale

*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club

*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain

*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club

*ACR = American Canine Registry

Litter Size: 3 to 6 Sealyham Terrier puppies

Category: Terrier

Terms To Describe: Determined, powerful, alert, keen, agile, outgoing, friendly, watchful, intelligent

*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS

Coat does not shed.

Makes a good watch dog.

*SPECIAL BAD POINTS

Likes to dig.

Makes a poor guard dog.

Does not tolerate heat.

Like to bark.

Can be difficult to train.

*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

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