Sealyham Terriers owe their existence largely to the efforts of Captain John Edwardes who created this breed to help hunt badger, fox, and otter. Sealyham, in fact, was the name of Edwardes’ British estate. It is thought that Sealyhams were developed from crosses between Corgis, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, West Highland White Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, and Bull Terriers. Sealyham Terriers stand approximately 10.5 inches at the shoulder. Males weigh 23 to 24 pounds, and females just a bit less. Their coats come in pure white or white with badger, lemon, or tan ear and head markings. Sealyham Terriers are curious, vivacious, and proud dogs. Sealyhams generally get along well with people and dogs around their size. Due to their hunting instincts, they often cannot be trusted around other small animals.

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Potential Health Problems*

• Cataracts
• Congenital Deafness
• Dystocia
• Glaucoma
• Hypothyroidism
• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
• Lens Luxation
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Retinal Dysplasia