| Description: The Sealyham Terrier is a small dog, | | | | despite their being fairly independent in their habits. As |
| weighing a mere 20 pounds and standing some 12 | | | | with all dogs of this type, it is important to assert |
| inches high. They are close to the ground and very | | | | yourself as master, or the dog may feel they are in |
| strong with a head that is broad and long when | | | | charge. They can suffer separation anxiety if left for |
| viewed from the side, and is proportionate to their | | | | long periods of time, and bark or whine. They are |
| body. They have a slightly domed skull with a small | | | | cheerful and happy to please, making them a fairly |
| indent running down between the eyebrows. They | | | | easy job to train, as long as you have asserted |
| have large oval wide set eyes, with white ears that | | | | yourself correctly, because if you have not their |
| hang down. It is customary for the tail to be docked. | | | | independent streak will kick in. They are pack animals |
| However, this practice is illegal in Europe except on | | | | and love being part of the main family; they also get on |
| medical grounds. They are blessed with a double coat, | | | | well with other dogs. |
| that is solid white but sometimes has a tan or lemon | | | | Health issues. They are a fairly healthy breed with is |
| markings on the head or ears. | | | | life expectancy of approximately 15 years, with no |
| History. Originally developed in Wales in the mid-19th | | | | significant breed related problems. |
| century these dogs were bred to hunt small game | | | | Grooming. Sealyham Terriers are best off being |
| such as otter, badger, and Fox. Their easily | | | | groomed professionally, unless you are a particularly |
| distinguished white coat made them stand out from | | | | experienced in stripping and trimming. They tend to |
| the prey, thereby ensuring the hunters did not shoot | | | | shed no hair or very little. If you are planning to show |
| the wrong animal. Due to this style of hunting being | | | | this breed then a trip to the salon will make them look |
| banned in many countries the Sealyham Terrier is now | | | | their best, unless you are suitably experienced and |
| almost exclusively used as a pet. | | | | skilful to do it yourself. |
| Temperament. This breed is spirited, loving and loyal | | | | Living conditions. Whilst tending to prefer cooler |
| along with bravery and a level of independence that is | | | | weather they will adapt quite well to living almost |
| unusual in a small dog. They're fairly quiet when | | | | anywhere. They prefer to be with the family, and love |
| comparing with other terriers, but can be reserved with | | | | to bustle of the household. As long as enough exercise |
| strangers. They are generally good with other pets | | | | is provided, they are quite happy living in an apartment. |
| and socialise well. They make a good family pet, | | | | |