Sealyham Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Sealyham Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A British terrier (FCI standard 74) in Group 3 (Terriers), Section 2 (Small sized Terriers), with no working trial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Size: AKC gives about 10½ inches at the withers and 23–24 lb for dogs (bitches a little less); FCI caps height at 31 cm (12 in) and cites ideal weights of about 9 kg (20 lb) dogs, 8.2 kg (18 lb) bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat resists weather, made of a soft dense underlayer beneath a hard, wiry outer coat; a silky or curly coat is a fault.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Colour is white, possibly with lemon, tan, badger (and per FCI also brown or blue) pied markings on the head and ears; heavy body markings and much ticking are unwanted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* In temperament it is sturdy and game, a workmanlike dog that is alert and fearless yet friendly; the AKC describes it as powerful, determined and keen, with great substance but no clumsiness.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* AKC faults include a white, cherry or butterfly nose, light or protruding eyes, prick/tulip/rose/hound ears, overshot or undershot bite, and cowhocks.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: aggressive or extremely timid dogs, or any with clear physical or behavioural abnormalities.