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Getting to know the Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier is a low, strong terrier with a weather-resistant coat and prominent hair around the forehead and muzzle. Arrange regular coat maintenance and practice comfortable handling around the facial furnishings.
An everyday routine
Plan a daily mix of walks, play, and rest. The amount that works for a particular dog depends on age, fitness, experience, and temperament.
Coat care to plan for
Set aside time each week for coat care, checking through the hair rather than only brushing the surface. Shedding periods or longer furnishings may need extra attention.
Before deciding, meet the individual dog and ask about their history, handling preferences, and current routine. Breed tendencies are a starting point, not a promise about personality.
Sealyham Terrier questions
Do Sealyham Terriers shed?
Very little. The Sealyham's double coat does not shed, but it mats easily and needs combing and brushing every two or three days. It also has to be hand stripped or clipped on a regular schedule, and many pet Sealyhams are kept in a shorter trim to make that easier.
How big does a full-grown Sealyham Terrier get?
The breed stands 10.5 inches tall, with males weighing 23 to 24 pounds and females slightly less. The Sealyham is unusually strong and solid for a small dog, low to the ground and well muscled.
How long do Sealyham Terriers live?
Sealyham Terriers typically live 12 to 14 years. That is a breed-wide figure, not a prediction for one dog.
What were Sealyham Terriers bred for?
Going to ground after badger, fox and otter. The breed was developed by Captain John Edwardes on his estate at Sealyham, Haverfordwest, in Wales, and is believed to have started around 1848. The terriers worked alongside his pack of Otterhounds.
Why are Sealyham Terriers white?
It was a working choice. A white coat let the hounds tell the terrier apart from the quarry when it came back out of a hole. White is the only color for the breed, with lemon, tan or badger markings as standard.
What is the fall on a Sealyham Terrier?
The fall is the mass of hair that covers the forehead, and it is the feature the breed is recognized by. The long eyebrows can lead to tearing and eye infections, so many pet owners keep the fall shorter. Ask your groomer and your vet what length suits your dog.
Are Sealyham Terriers good family dogs?
They are affectionate and outgoing with their people. Sealyhams are very affectionate with family and moderately suited to young children, and they are good-humored and trainable, with a stubborn streak. Early socialization and training that is firm without being harsh help, and some Sealyhams guard their food.
Can a Sealyham Terrier live in an apartment?
Yes. The breed adapts to city or country life, as long as it gets regular exercise and a chance to run in a safely enclosed area. Two things to plan around are a big-dog bark that makes the Sealyham a keen watchdog, and a tendency to overheat in hot, humid weather, so exercise is best early or late in the day.
