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The Sealyham Terrier is the embodiment of power and determination, ever keen and alert, yet free from clumsiness. Resembling the wire fox terrier, they are playful, with an eager to please, outgoing, friendly attitude. They also have their own sense of humor and like many terriers make delightful companions. Making a tireless companion, Sealyham Terriers are sometimes known as the couch potato as they require less exercise than most terriers.
Height: 10 - 12 inches
Weight: 18 - 20 lbs.
Colors: All white, or white with lemon, brown, blue or badger pied markings on head and ears, much black or heavy ticking undesirable.
Coat: Long, hard and wiry, with a weather-resistant undercoat.
Temperament: Sealyham Terriers are strong-willed, active, fun-loving, bright
With Children: Yes, if positive contact is provided with children when they are young.
With Pets: May have scrapes with their fellow dog and they needs to be socialized at a young age to get along well with cats.
Special Skills: Hunting dog and companion.
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Exercise: Groom Sealyham Terriers twice a week to prevent matting. Stripping is required for showing. Exercise daily on a lead as they enjoys a good long walk.
Training: Sealyham Terriers learn easily but will try to undermine your authority from time to time. Be consistent in your training. Do not spoil as that will cause them to be a bossy, nippy dog.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - Low
Activity: Indoors - Low, Outdoors - Medium
Living Environment: Sealyham Terriers do well in an apartment, in the country or a home with a backyard as long as exercise is provided daily. Keep in mind they are a dog that requires constant attention.
Health Issues: Eye problems, skin allergies, and deafness.
Life Span: 12 - 14 years
Litter Size: 3 - 6
Country of Origin: Wales
History: Developed in the late nineteenth century by Captain Edwardes who lived at his estate of Sealyham in Pembrokeshire. He wanted a plucky, tenacious dog who would hunt badgers by sight and scent. It is said he crossed the Welsh Corgi, the Cheshire Terrier, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, the Fox Terrier and The West Highland White Terrier. It is also said that Edwardes let tenant farmers raise his Sealyham pups and when they were returned to him at 10 to 12 months if they could face down a badger or fox the farmers would earn extra fees from Edwardes.
First Registered by the AKC: 1911
AKC Group: Terrier Group
Class: Terrier
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC(GB), UKC
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