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Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham terrier was developed in Wales, UK. A breeder called Captain John Edwards wanted a good hunting dog that would deal with small animals eg rodents, badger, ottar, so in 1850 he began experimenting by crossing various breeds - basset hound, Dandie Dinmont, west highland white terrier, bull terrier, corgi, and fox terrier. Only the best hunters were kept in his breeding program, which spanned 40 years. The result was a short-legged, long-bodied, longhaired dog, ususally white in colour. (The original Scottish terriers were wheaten, not black) Black is discouraged in the Sealyham breed, as is ticking, but white with beige, lemon, badger, or tan markings on head & ears are acceptable. The breed standard was drawn up by the Welsh in 1908. The tail was to be docked, and erect, but the practice of docking (amputating) tails is falling out of fashion. Sealyham is the name of Capt Edward's estate in Wales. Sealyhams are playful, cheerful dogs. They sometimes take their time to respond to commands, but are loveable non the less! Coat: The longish coat hangs down in a skirt. It must be brushed regularly to prevent matting. They should also be stripped. The muzzle is bearded. Sealyham terriers have a dense undercoat and a hard, wiry top coat. The neck is long and elegant, good for sticking into badger's dens! The rounded ears fold forward. Hindlegs are longer than forelegs, and not so heavy boned. Class: terrier Height at shoulder: 10.5 inches (31 cms) Weight: Males 23 - 24 lbs. (8.2 - 9 kg) Females can be a little less. How the different breeds of dogs developed
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