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The poularity of the breed diminished after WWII, being overtaken by the West Highland White Terrier, for which it is occasionally mistaken although resemblance is slight, except in colour. Perhaps its depleted numbers were not a bad thing, as first-class stock is now being produced.

The Sealyham is a game, loveable little terrier that becomes devoted to its owners and is reliable with children. However, it can be obstinate and snappy if not firmly, but kindly disciplined when young.

Size
Height: should not exceed 12 inches (30 cm)
Weight: Dogs: should not exceed 20 lbs. (9.1 kg); Bitches: 18 lbs. (8.2 kg)

Coat and Colour
Coat weather-resisting, comprised of a soft dense undercoat and hard, straight, wiry topcoat. Colour: All white or with lemon, tan, badger, or blue badger markings on head and ears. Heavy body markings and excessive undercoat ticking are to be discouraged. Faults: Silky or curly coat. Heavy body markings.

Exercise
This little dog will adapt happily to regular walks around the park and off-the-lead runs. But give any Sealyham the chance and it will enjoy getting gloriously dirty scampering in the wet, muddy countryside.

Grooming
The Sealyham Terrier needs hand stripping at least twice a year, and daily combing with a wire combe to remove any surplus hair. Stripping should be done by someone experienced in this art or by a qualified dog groomer.

Feeding
Recommended would be 1 can (13.3 oz 376 g size) name-brand dog food, with a biscuit, or 1 1/2 cups dry dog food. Always provide an ample supply of fresh water for your Sealyham Terrier.

Origin and History
The Sealyham takes its name from Sealyham in Haverfordwest, Wales, where the breed was created in the mid-1800's, using other terriers with proven ability as hunters of fox, badger and vermin. Some say the Sealyham owes its existence to a terrier imported into Wales from Belgium in the 15th century.

Haverfordwest formed the first Sealyham Terrier Club in 1908, and Fred Lewis, founder of the Sealyham Terrier Club, is said to have done much to improve the strain. The breed was recognized by the British Kennel Club three years later. The American Kennel Club also recognized the breed in 1911. The American Sealyhan Terrier Club was formed in 1913 to promote the breed as a show dog and as a working terrier.

The Sealyham has been very successful around the world as a show dog, particularly in the United States where it made its debut in California in September 1911.

Celebrity Owners
Director and legend, Alfred Hitchcock was a proud owner of Sealyham Terriers. One made a guest appearance in his cameo role in Suspicion (1941), and another made an appearance in The Birds (1963).