Dogs -
Sealyham Terrier
A Sealyham terrier is a small, white dog,
with short legs. Sometimes they have dark markings on head or ears. The ears
hang down, close to the cheek. They are named after the place where they
originate: Sealyham was an estate in Wales, UK.
Capt. John Edwards mixed many
breeds until he produced the Sealyham we know today, viz. Dandie Dinmont terrier
(not known in South Africa) ,
West
Highland White Terrier, Corgi,
Wirehaired
Fox Terrier, and the
Bull Terrier. They were bred to hunt for
otter, badger & fox in the late 19th century. Being low to the ground, the
Sealyham can easily follow a scent trail with his nose.
The early development of
dog breeds.
Sealyhams are not as yappy as some
terriers, and can make happy, playful family members. Terriers are fiesty, and
make good watch dogs. Terriers can be independent-minded, and may take a long
time to come when called. Puppies should be worked with from an early age, and
taught basic commands like "sit", "come" etc. Reward your
puppy with praise when he does it right. Puppies should not be carried around
too much but must be allowed to use their muscles.
To keep a long-coated, white dog looking
good, regular brushing & bathing is required. Hand-stripping, or trimming is
needed. It's fashionable to trim the hair short on the neck and head, leaving a
beard and long eyebrows.
Tail: carried high. It was docked until
docking became illegal.
Height at shoulder: 25 cm (10")
Weight: 10 - 11 kg (23 - 25 lbs) Boys
usually weigh more than girls.
Class: terrier
Life expectancy: 15 yrs.
Ask
a Sealyham if he wants to go for a walk and he'll say, "Master, I'll
follow you wherever you go." But once he's off the lead, and you say,
"Come, follow me!" he says, "I must first do my own
thing." We people are like that too. Jesus says, "Follow
me!" but we say, "Later..." Luke 9, 57 - 62.


Above: Forlegd Zippy-Sirius of Zescott, belongs to M. Kleynhanse, South Africa.
He is imported from
Sweden.
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