Sealyham Terrier

Terrier

Coat

Solid:
The last four colours may have ears
The other colours may have ears.
Grizzle: Grey grizzle (regular).
Masking: All of the above may be masked with (standard mask).
White Markings: Always has in the extreme spotting pattern - colour is allowed only on the head and/or ears. Light ticking is allowed. Solid white all over is also allowed.
A small patch of stained fur on the muzzle is allowed.

Eyes

Nose

Faults

Heavy ticking.

Disqualifications

Patches on the body (excluding light ticking).

Varieties

None

Notes

Unlike most other terriers, the sealyham terrier was created by one man, namely John Tucker Edwards from Sealy Ham. When he retired in 1848, he spent all of his free time hunting. He lived in a rocky area inhabited by badgers, otters and wildcats, and none of the existant terrier breeds were tough enough for him. It's not known for certain what breeds he used to create the sealyham terrier, but there are many theories. He wanted short-legged wire-haired white dogs, and those that did not live up to his expectations were killed at once.

Today the sealyham terrier is a lot calmer and friendlier than it once was, but it's said to still be capable of attacking a bagder, which is quite interesting consider that it has been bred as a pet only for the last hundred years.

The sealyham terrier should have a rather broad head with long, powerful jaws. When viewed in profile, the head should appear rectangular. The ears are of medium size, with rounded tips and carried close to the head. The neck is rather long and thick, with a deep chest reaching down between the frontlegs and straight back. Straight frontlegs, with noticable powerful hind legs and a good amount of angulation. The tail is carried high. The coat is long, hard and wirey.

Breed Files

Filename: SN Sealyham terrier
Offset: 0052
Base: Scottie
SCP: Labrador
Accepted: January 10, 2009
Notes: Addballz ears and tail (three carriage variations, can be full or docked). Two beard lengths and two body fur amounts. Optional liplines.

Filename: Sealyham Terrier
Offset: 2F6B
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: August 15, 2006
Notes: Addballz tail (includes docked and natural variations). May be unsuitable for obedience.

Filename: Sealyham Terrier
Offset: 2F6B
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 3, 2006
Notes:

Filename: Sealyham Terrier
Offset: 2F6B
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: November 22, 2003
Notes: