Sealyham terrier

noun

Sea·​ly·​ham terrier ˈsē-lē-ˌham- How to pronounce Sealyham terrier (audio)
 especially British  -lē-əm-
: any of a breed of short-legged long-headed terriers developed in Wales with a usually white wiry outer coat and soft dense undercoat

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Other dogs that vied in vain for a spot in the finals included Stache, a Sealyham terrier. TIME, 15 May 2024 Annual Dog Show Presented by Purina A Sealyham terrier named Stache took the coveted first prize and won Best in Show at the 22nd Annual Dog Show Presented by Purina. Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023 Purina estimates over 20 million animal lovers watched the Sealyham terrier earn his Best in Show ribbon on Thanksgiving Day. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Sealyham, Pembrokeshire, Wales

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sealyham terrier was in 1907

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“Sealyham terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sealyham%20terrier. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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