• Name：Sealyham Terrier
• Alias: Sealyham
• Place of Origin: United Kingdom
• Intelligence: 56th rank
• Size: Small-sized dog
• Height: 25-30 centimeters
• Weight: 8-9 kilograms
• Coat Length: Long
• Function: Companion, Hunting

[Height]

Approximately 10.5 inches at the shoulder.

[Weight]

Male dogs weigh around 23 to 24 pounds, slightly heavier than females. Bone structure is more important than weight.

[Head]

The head is long, broad, and powerful, without appearing coarse. 

It must be in proportion to the body and smoothly connected to the neck. The length of the head is about 3/4 of the shoulder height or about 1 inch longer than the neck. The width between the ears is slightly less than half the length of the head. The skull has a very slight upward curve, with a very shallow indentation between the eyebrows, and a moderate stop between the skull and muzzle. Cheeks are smooth and flat, and the jaw should not be too heavy. The jaw is strong and square. Scissors bite or level bite is acceptable. Overshot or undershot bite is a fault. Teeth should be strong, white, and close together. The nose is black with large nostrils. A white, pink, or butterfly nose is a fault. Eyes are very dark, deep-set, moderately spaced, medium-sized, oval-shaped, contributing to the terrier's enthusiastic expression. Eyes that are too large, protruding, or light in color are faults. Lack of pigmentation around the eyes is not a fault. Ear folds are positioned horizontally on the top of the head, with the front edges close to the cheeks. The tips of the ears are rounded, reaching to the outer corner of the eyes. The ears should be thin, not leathery, with sufficient thickness and no folds. Prick ears, tulip ears, rose ears, or hound ears are faults.

[Neck]

Slightly shorter than 2/3 of the shoulder height. Well-muscled but not coarse, with good reach, compact throat, firmly joined to the shoulders. The shoulder angle is good, powerful but not overly developed muscles. There should be enough width for free movement without interference. Vertical shoulders or sloping shoulders are not ideal.

[Legs]

The front legs are sturdy with adequate bone; straight, with a deep chest, positioned between the legs. The wrists are low, above the paws, bent, with elbows turned out being a fault. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs, with bones not too heavy, round pads, and strong nails. The toes are arched, with the front ones pointed. The front legs are broad, though not exactly the same length as the hind legs. Thin, splayed, or flat feet are faults.

[Body]

Solid, compact, with great flexibility. Deep chest, well-sprung ribs.

[Back]

The distance from the withers to the tail is approximately equal to the shoulder height or about 10.5 inches. The topline is level, not sloping. Any deviation is undesirable. The hindquarters are very powerful, with a prominent tail root. The second thigh is strong, with the hock joint at the correct angle and a low hock position. Cow hocks are faults. The tail is docked, carried vertically upward. Positioned forward, so the spine does not slope downward.

[Coat]

The weather-resistant coat includes soft, dense undercoat and hard, wiry outer coat; silky or curly coats are faults.

[Color]

All white, with possible lemon, tan, or badger markings on the head and ears. Excessive markings or speckling on the body are undesirable.

[Movement]

Healthy, strong, swift, free, precise.

Personality Traits of the Sealyham Terrier

Possessing bravery and typical terrier temperament, the Sealyham Terrier is an affectionate family dog. The Sealyham Terrier with whiskers is brave and not aggressive, endearing to people. Despite its small size, the Sealyham Terrier has remarkably powerful hindquarters, and it is lively, agile, and well-balanced, possessing many talents. Show dogs must be groomed daily and regularly checked by experts. The Sealyham Terrier is the embodiment of strength and determination, brave yet not aggressive, lively, agile, and well-balanced. It is intelligent and learns quickly. Considering its size, it has a loud bark. It may not be very friendly towards other dogs and strangers. Always enthusiastic and vigilant, it is very special and not clumsy.

Breeding Knowledge of the Sealyham Terrier

Pregnant and lactating female dogs need enhanced nutrition to ensure the healthy growth of the fetus, but the nutritional needs of female dogs during pregnancy and lactation are different, so you need to adjust the dog's food accordingly.

During the pregnancy period, the feeding of the pregnant female dog should be supplemented with sufficient high-quality feed to enhance the physical fitness of the female dog, ensure the healthy development of the fetus, and prevent miscarriage. In the first month of pregnancy, the fetus is small, so there is no need to prepare special food for the pregnant female dog, but be sure to feed her on time, neither early nor late. Generally, pregnant female dogs have poor appetite in the early stage of pregnancy, so they should be fed with palatable food. After one month, as the fetus begins to develop rapidly, the demand for various nutrients increases sharply. At this time, the female dog should be fed three times a day, in addition to increasing the amount of food, she should also be given protein-rich foods, such as meat, animal offal, eggs, milk, etc., and attention should be paid to supplementing calcium and vitamins to promote the development of the fetus's bones. After 50 days of pregnancy, when the fetus grows larger and fills the abdomen, the amount of food per meal should be reduced, and more meals should be provided. To prevent constipation, a moderate amount of vegetables can be added. Do not feed moldy or spoiled feed, as well as other harmful foods to the female dog and fetus, do not feed cold feed and water to avoid stimulating the gastrointestinal tract and even causing miscarriage.

As for the feeding of lactating female dogs, not only should their own nutritional needs be met, but also the needs of lactation should be ensured. In the first few days after delivery, the appetite of the female dog is not good, so she should be fed easily digestible feed, such as milk, wheat flour, egg yolk, etc., and drinking water should be increased (avoid drinking cold water). After about four days, the amount of food gradually increases, and it returns to normal around ten days later. During the lactation period, the amount of feed should be increased. In addition to feeding once in the morning and evening, an additional meal should be added in between. In terms of nutritional content, fresh lean meat, eggs, milk, chicken, cod liver oil, bone meal, etc., should be added as appropriate. Check the lactation status of the female dog regularly. For female dogs with insufficient milk secretion, you can feed them with sugar water, milk, etc., or cook linseed and mix them with food to increase milk production.