Sealyham Terrier

Even as puppies, these dogs, which look almost like Old English sheepdog puppies and come to resemble messy balls of yarn if their hair is not cut, already have distinct personalities, much like Scottish terriers. As one owner says, “ They are independent. Brothers and sisters don’t band together, but each one plyas on his own.”

This breed, created by cross-breeding bull, Staffordshire bull, West Highland white, and Dandie Dinmont terriers, as well as corgis, was named after Sealyham in southwestern Wales, where it was developed. In concert with packs of otterhounds, Sealyham terriers worked as hound dog, chasing down otters and badgers; they were bred to have whitish coats to avoid being mistaken for their quarry.

These fearless dogs, which serve well as guard dogs, bark loudly for their size but will not do so without reason. Many people are impressed by their cuddly appearance, dominated by their elegant beards and drop ears, but may be surprised by their proud, intelligent temperament.

Though and energetic, they require plenty of exercises, but their food intake must be monitored, as they gain weight easily.

Maintain proper and regular coat care is indispensable. As with other wirehaired terriers, their soft hair must be stripped and the coat should be combed.

Origin : United Kingdom
Size : (male) Height about 11 inches ; weight about 20 pounds
(female) Height about 10 inches ; weight about 18 pounds
Coat : Hard and wiry; undercoat is soft and dense. Color include white and white and lemon; tan markings on the head and ears are permissible.