The Sealyham Terrier
 
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The Sealyham Terrier gets its name from Sealyham, Haverfordwest, Wales. Between 1850-1891 they were developed from obscure ancestry and noted for their prowess in quarrying badger, otter and fox.
The working ability of the Sealyham Terrier drew great public interest. They began to take their places with other terrier breeds in prominent homes and on the show bench. In 1908, a group of Welsh fanciers founded the Sealyham Terrier Club of Haverfordwest and at their first meeting drew up the original standard for the breed.
They were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911, which was just a short time after the first Sealyham entered the United States. The American Sealyham Terrier Club was founded in 1913 to promote more interest in the breed here in the United States, and to encourage exhibition and working trials.
The dog is used today just as a companion, but when given the chance, they are very good working dogs. They are outgoing, friendly, yet an excellent watch dog with a "big dog" bark.
Their coat is weather-resisting, soft, dense undercoat with a hard wiry top coat. They require coat care at regular intervals. They do not shed, which means that the dead hair must be pulled or combed out to prevent mats. The color is all white, white with lemon, tan or badger markings on the head and ears.
Both parents should have eye clearances (CERF) and also ask about glaucoma and disk disease in the lines.
