The Sealyham Terrier

ANKC Breed Standard:

http://ankc.org.au/Breed/Detai...

Testing done: DNA testing or Clear by parentage for PLL (Primary Lens Luxation)

Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) is a disorder that is characterised by weakened zonular fibers which eventually lead to the dislocation of the lens in the eye. In the eye of a canine, the lensis located directly behind the iris and pupil. It is responsible for focusing light to the retina in the back of the eye.

History of the Breed

The breed was developed between 1850 and 1891 by Captain John Edwardes, at Sealyham House, near Wolfscastle in the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire. Originally the breed was used for pest control, to hunt small game, and to eliminate vermin, particularly badgers, which he usually relocated.

About at a Glance:

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Origin: Wales

Life Expectancy: 12 – 14 years

Temperament: Friendly, Even Tempered, Alert, Fearless, Calm

Colours: White, Lemon & White, Badger & White, White & Chocolate, Blue & White

Mass: Male: 9 kg (Adult), Female: 8 kg (Adult)

Rare Breed In Australia and Overseas

Following WW1, it surged in popularity and was associated with Hollywood stars and members of the Royal Family in the UK. Its numbers have dropped significantly since then, with the breed listed as a Vulnerable by the Kennel Club an all-time low was recorded in 2008 when only 43 puppies were registered in the United Kingdom.

Sealyham Terriers are even rarer and vulnerable in Australia and those keen on a pup need to be patient. Time and effort is put into exporting dogs and/or semen to keep the breed alive here.

Rare Breed In Australia and Overseas

Following WW1, it surged in popularity and was associated with Hollywood stars and members of the Royal Family in the UK. Its numbers have dropped significantly since then, with the breed listed as a Vulnerable by the Kennel Club an all-time low was recorded in 2008 when only 43 puppies were registered in the United Kingdom.

Sealyham Terriers are even rarer and vulnerable in Australia and those keen on a pup need to be patient. Time and effort is put into exporting dogs and/or semen to keep the breed alive here.

Hollywoods favorite dog?

The Sealyham was a super popular and well known after the First World War, in both the UK and the United States, the popularity of Sealyham Terriers surged where the stars from Hollywood, made the Sealyham a desirable breed to own.

*Princess Margarate

*Bette Davis

*Elizabeth Taylor

*Sir Alfred HitchcockAlfred is known to have owned four Sealyhams in his lifetime - Mr.Jenkins, Geoffrey, Stanley and Sarah. In his film Suspicion in 1941, one of his Sealyhams made a guest appearance. They also appear in 'The Birds'.

*Gary Cooper

*Cary Grant

The Sealyham terriers owners list are endless with some great names, such as Humphrey Bogart, A Bishop of London, Jane Russell, Deborah Carr, Edith Madeline Carroll, a tennis player Helen Wills Moody and even the writer Agatha Christie had owned one.

TRIP TO USA, HATBORO AND MONTGOMERY TERRIER SHOW (OCTOBER 2022)

I recently took a verrry long planned trip to the USA to go to the Montgomery Terrier Show! Terriers from around the country and so many people Ive been talking to forever via FB and FaceTime. I even got to meet and hang out with the breeder of my German boy, TJ, as she came over from Germany as well. It was a super few days, looking at dogs and talking Terriers. The American Sealyham Club were wonderful and the BBQ and Silent Auction were fabulous. I bought a few Sealy things, so excited!

Then headed down on a road trip to meet and stay with another lovely Sealyham breeder.`A long two weeks but I really enjoyed and learned so much.

Hunting, Sport, Showing, Pet

SportingSealys are great off lead (unlike most other terriers) and love to work for their human. Sports like obedience and agility are a fun idea. Agility, Obedience and Lure coursing would be great.

HuntingSealys still have a super hunting instinct. Rats, mice, rabbits. They are still used in packs in the UK.

ShowdogsThe best way to meet a Sealyham these days. Few are shown around Australia (NSW, SA, VIC and QLD only) Usually a clean version!

Ch. Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice (May 19, 2004– October 17, 2018), also known as Charmin, was a male Sealyham Terrier who was the Best in Show at the American Kennel Club National Championship in 2007, World Dog Show in 2008, and Crufts in 2009. He also won the Terrier Group at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in 2008.