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 It was only necessary for Sealyhams to be seen in order for them to gain admirers, and in the course of quite a short time they have become one of the features of any large show. Opinion is agreed that Sealyhams are useful-looking terriers, hard bitten, and fully capable of acquitting themselves as staunchly as their supporters aver. That the type is not yet altogether characterised by uniformity is a matter for no surprise, and any differences that are apparent can easily be adjusted. All that we can hope is that in the future he will remain in the right hands, and not be made a pawn in the game of commercialism, or be allowed to degenerate into a carpet knight.

A reference to Miss Earl's picture will give one a better idea of the style of terrier required than any pen portrait can convey. It may be noted that he should have a long and powerful jaw, squarer than that of the fox terrier. The drop ears are V-shaped, and the eyes, set wide apart, are round and large, of a dark brown or dark hazel colour. The broad chest should be well let down between the forelegs. The body is long and supple, ribs well sprung, hindquarters very powerful. The legs should be as short and straight as possible, and the feet round and cat-like. The colour is mainly all white, or with lemon, brown, or badger-pied markings.