Sealyham Terrier

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Sealyham Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
FCI Standard No. 74
  • Group 3: Terriers
  • Section 2: Low-legged terriers
Origin :

Great Britain

Withers height:

not more than 31 cm

Weight:

Male: approx. 9 kg,
bitch: approx. 8.2 kg

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The Sealyham Terrier is a British dog breed recognized by the FCI ( No. 74, Gr. 3, Sec. 2 ) .

Origin and history

The Sealyham Terrier comes from Great Britain and was bred as an earth dog by crossing the Bassets with the Bull Terrier , the Fox Terrier , the West Highland White Terrier and the Dandie Dinmont Terrier .

The first club was founded in 1908 and the breed was officially recognized in 1910 . Its popularity declined until 1940 and today it is almost only found in England and South Africa .

description

The Sealyham Terrier is a short-legged, long-haired terrier that can be up to 31 cm tall and weigh about 9 kg. Weatherproof fur is its hallmark, it is long with hard and wiry outer hair with an undercoat in white or white with yellow, brown, blue or badger-colored markings. The ears are medium-sized, slightly rounded at the tips and carried on the side of the cheek.

Essence

The Sealyham Terrier is a pleasant companion and family dog, active outdoors, but also suitable for keeping indoors with sufficient exercise.

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