A breed that was the toast of Hollywood is back where it belongs - in the spotlight again. The Sealyham Terrier was once the dog of choice for movie stars like Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis and Betty Grable, but recent years has seen a dramatic reduction in the number of people breeding the little white Terrier from Wales.

Last year just 43 Sealyham puppies were registered with the Kennel Club in the UK, placing them in the bottom three most endangered breeds on the Kennel Club’s Vulnerable Native Breeds list. However, like any good Hollywood thriller, just when you thought it was all over, there comes a surprise twist in the plot, worthy of the best Alfred Hitchcock (another Sealyham Terrier owner!) could produce.

A Sealyham Terrier named Charmin recently won the coveted title of Best in Show at Crufts, beating over 22,000 other dogs and throwing the breed a dramatically timed lifeline. The fact that Charmin was bred in Canada and is owned and handled by his American owner, Margery Good, just adds to a fascinating storyline, worthy of Agatha Christie herself (and yes, Christie was also a Sealyham Terrier owner!).

The breed has a dedicated and loyal fan base in the UK so to find out more about the dog that Hollywood forgot, everyone is invited to attend The Sealyham Terrier Breeders Association Open Show.

The show will be held on Saturday 28^th March, at The Village Hall, Kegworth, Leics. DE74 2FH.  The doors open at 10am, with the action due to start at 11am, where a cast of 45 dogs are expected.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said, "The Kennel Club and breed enthusiasts need to do everything possible for those British breeds that are experiencing a worrying decline in number, to ensure that we don’t lose them for future generations to enjoy. We believe that there are people out there to suit every type of dog because every pedigree breed has its own special set of characteristics. The Sealyham Terrier for example is friendly and fearless, affectionate and dependable and makes a very loyal companion. They would make a perfect pet for many people, and you don’t have to be a film star to own one!"

For more information on the either the show or breed, please contact the Hon Secretary of the Sealyham Terrier Breeders Association, Julie Moyes on 01252 850367.

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