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Bedlington Terrier
Brenin, the beautiful Bedlington! Brenin lives in the
Highlands of Scotland.
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Pronunciation |
Bedlington
Terrier |
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Description |
The Bedlington Terrier has the appearance of a little lamb. The dog's pear-shaped head is narrow, but deep and rounded. The muzzle is strong with no stop. The almond-shaped eyes are small and deep-set. The jaw meets in a level or scissors bite. The low set ears are triangular with rounded tips. The chest is deep and the back is arched. The back legs are longer than the straight, front legs. The tail is low set, thick at the root and tapering to a point. Dewclaws are usually removed. The Bedlington has a thick double coat of a mixture of hard and soft hair standing out from the skin. Colors come in blue, sandy, liver, blue and tan, sandy and tan, and liver and tan. Tan markings may appear over the eyes, on the chest, legs and rear.
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Temperament |
The Bedlington Terrier is playful, cheerful and affectionate, making a good family companion.
Loving with children and fairly
friendly with strangers. Loyal and lively, but can become willful and stubborn if they sence their owners are meek or passive. This breed needs
to learn to get along with cats and other household animals when they are young. Usually
they can get along with other dogs, but keep them away from those that want to
dominate, as once challenged they are terrifying fighters, despite their gentle
appearance. Often called a "little powerhouse,", it is brave and energetic An enthusiastic digger. They are super fast runners and need to be taught to come back when called. Bedlington like to bark, and need to be told enough is enough, if it becomes too obsessive.
They can be high-strung without enough mental and physical exercise. Only let this breed off its lead in an enclosed area.
Like the Whippet, he is fast and loves to chase! Be sure you are always your dogs firm, confident, consistent pack leader, to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, and separation anxiety.
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 16-17 inches (41-43cm) Bitches 15-16
inches (38-41cm)
Weight: Dogs 18-23 pounds (8-10kg) Bitches 18-23 pounds (8-10kg) |
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Health Problems |
Bedlington Terriers may have a serious inherited
liver problem known as Copper Storage Disease. They are also prone to hereditary
kidney disease, PRA, thyroid problems and eye problems, such as cataracts and
retinal disease. |
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Living Conditions |
This breed will do okay in an apartment if it is
sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without
a yard. |
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Exercise |
These active dogs need plenty of exercise and,
like other terriers, will be bored and mischievous without it. They need to be
taken for a
long daily walk. |
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Life Expectancy |
17+ years, one women reported her Bedlington lived
to be 23 years old. |
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Litter Size |
3 - 6 puppies |
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Grooming |
The coat sheds little to no hair and requires
specialized clipping every six weeks, so it is probably best if you learn to do
it yourself. The coat is thinned and clipped close to the head and body to
accentuate the shape. Shave the ears closely leaving a tassel on the tips. On
the legs, the hair is left slightly longer. Brush the dog regularly and clean the pluck inside the ears.
Although frequent bathing will not dry out skin as it does on so many other
breeds, it should not be washed too often or the coat will become lank, which is
not considered appropriate for the breed. Dogs which are to be shown require
higher levels of grooming. This breed is considered good for allergy sufferers. |
Origin |
The Bedlington Terrier was developed in the country of Northumberland, England. The original name for the Bedlington Terrier was the Rothbury Terrier, named after the district of Rothbury located on the English border. About 1825 the breed was renamed the Bedlington Terrier after the Bedlington Mining Shire. The breed was a prized hunting dog of
foxes, hares and badgers. It was also used as a vermin hunter by the miners of Bedlington. The miners exploited its gameness as a fighting dog in the pits and hunters used them as retrievers. Both the Otterhound and Dandie Dinmont Terrier are possible contributors to the
breed. Some breeders, especially those in England will cross
Bedlingtons with Whippets and Greyhounds to produce what they call Lurchers. |
Group |
Terrier, AKC Terrier |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, CCR,
ANKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
CCR = Canadian
Canine Registry
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Finland~ CH Bedlington - owned & Loved by: Ritva Kohijoki - Photo Courtesy of Moonshadow Bedlington Terriers.
The Norwegian Prince! A Liver Bedlington Terrier Puppy. Photo Courtesy of Moonshadow Bedlington Terriers.
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