Sealyhams!

Sealyham Terriers are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The Sealyham Terrier is a strong, low to the ground dog."

#2. "The head is long and broad in proportion with the body."

#3. "The nose is black with large nostrils."

#4. "The teeth meet in a scissors bite and the jaw is square."

#5. "The oval, wide-set eyes are dark."

#6. "The ears are wide, hanging down, folded forward carried against the cheeks."

#7. "The tail is carried high and is customarily docked."

#8. "The wiry, weather-resistant, double coat is solid white, sometimes with lemon, tan or badger-colored markings on the head and ears."

#9. "Sealyhams are affectionate, loving, loyal, independent, and spirited."

#10. "They are brave little dogs."

#11. "It has been descried as "the most beautiful union between cheerfulness and courage."

#12. "Sealyham's are not as rowdy as some of the other terrier breeds."

#13. "They are somewhat reserved with strangers, fairly independent, and generally good with other pets."

#14. "Be sure you socialize this dog well and be his pack leader."

#15. "This breed needs an owner who has good human to canine communication skills and can be calm but consistently, firm with the dog."

#16. "This breed is a little difficult to train, but they can hunt, track and are good watchdogs."

#17. "Sealyham's are good at catching mice and rats."

#18. "They are best with older children who are considerate of dogs."

#19. "Sealyhams who have 100% pack leaders, receiving rules to follow, limits to what they are allowed to do and daily pack walks can be good with all children."

#20. "Sealyhams are "pack" dogs. They appreciate being a key part of a family and welcome companionship with other dogs."

#21. "Height: Not more then 12 inches (30cm.)"

#22. "Weight: Maximum 20 pounds (9kg.)"

#23. "Fairly healthy."

#24. "Good for apartment living. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do okay without a yard. Prefers cool weather."

#25. "This breed needs a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. The breed is a low energy dog that makes a good walking companion. The over-riding characteristic about Sealyhams is that they are low energy, couch potatoes. They are not "busy"; not "active" and therefore make a low-key companion."

#26. "Life Expectancy: About 15 years."

#27. "Professional trimming or stripping is needed. They have a medium-long coat and their tails are customarily docked. They shed little to no hair."

#28. "The Sealyham was developed in Wales in the middle of the 19th century by Captain John Edwards. He crossed the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Corgi, Wirehaired Fox Terrier, and the Bull Terrier to produce the Sealyham we know today. The dogs were developed to go to ground after badger, fox and otter. The white coat helped the hunters distinguish the dog from the pray. The Sealyham Terrier was recognized by the AKC in 1911, and the American Sealyham Terrier Club was founded in 1913."

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