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SEALYHAM TERRIER — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
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Great Britain |
| Height: |
10.5 inches (27 cm) |
| Weight: |
23 to 24 lbs (10-11 kg) |
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The Sealyham originates from Wales and was developed to be the ultimate working Terrier — fast and fearless as a hunter, and tough and agile enough to slip down a badger hole. It is believed that the Sealyham was developed from a combination of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi for his size, the Cheshire Terrier for his gameness and colour, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier for his courage, the Wire Fox Terrier for his coat type, and the West Highland White Terrier to reduce his size and strengthen the colour. Both the American Kennel Club and the Kennel Club (U.K.) officially recognized the breed in 1911.
The Sealyham is an outgoing and friendly dog, yet a good watchdog who is devoted and loyal to his family. He has a "big-dog" bark, is keen, alert, determined, and has all the true Terrier characteristics. He does, however, generally have a calm and relaxed disposition. He is known to be very good with children due to his playful attitude and ougoing personality. Because the Sealyham was bred to work in packs, he also usually gets along well with other dogs of roughly the same size.
His outercoat is hard and wiry with a soft, dense undercoat. His colouring is all white and he may have lemon, tan, or badger markings on the head and ears.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a Sealyham Terrier puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Additional Health Resources:
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Breed Standards
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AKC SEALYHAM TERRIER VIDEO
19 Min. Video Edition, Published by the AKC
Discussion of the breed standard: good structure and movement, acceptable colors, correct head, size. Developed for breeders, exhibitors and judges.
— Available from Dogwise.com
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Grooming Information:
The Sealyham's double coat requires regular maintenance. The "show coat" is regularly hand stripped with the long and dead hairs plucked out by hand. A "pet coat" can be clipped for everyday wear with monthly clipping of the head and topcoat, and scissoring on the legs and face. Regular brushing is required to keep the coat tangle and mat free.
- Grooming — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes tips, articles and information covering all aspects of dog grooming along with a listing of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your dog, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports & Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several dog sports and activities as well as listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada. (Note: For breed specific clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — Dedicated to the working dog. This section includes tributes, information on various dog jobs, and listings of organizations from across Canada.
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