Overview:

The Sealyham terrier is an amazing dog that is a faithful companion all in all. It is equable and playfull. It barks when it senses danger and it is cautious with strangers.

Country of origin:

Wales

Size type:

Small dog breeds

Character:

This is an equable dog which is brave, tough on itself, very active out of doors but cal indoors. The dog has a very loud bark but only sues it when it senses danger. It remains very playful even until old age. Sealyhams are very loyal dogs.

Breed group:

Terrier dog breeds (AKC)

Height:

31cm

Weight:

8-9kg

Temperament:

The Sealyham Terrier gets on reasonably well with other dogs. For it to get along with cats and other pets, it has to be introduced to them very early. Provided they have positive experience with children when a puppy, it will get along with children when they are grown up. With visitors it can be friendly or cautious-much depend on the early social training.

Coat:

The long, hard, wire-haired outer layer of the coat covers a weather resistant under-layer. The colours are entirely white, or white with lemon, brown, blue, or badger-coloured markings on the head and/or ears.

Care:

Comb the coat regular and take the dog twice a year to a trimming salon. With less common breeds like the Sealyham, it is necessary to find a salon where it can be expertly clipped out.

Training:

These Terriers learn quite quickly. Make sure you are real consistent with them because they are terriers with a will of their own