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| Breed: Bedlington Terrier |
| Also Called: Rothbury Terrier |
| Height: The Bedlington Terrier is about 15?- 16? inches tall. |
| Weight: The Bedlington Terrier weighs between 17-23 lbs. |
| Colors: The Bedlington Terrier can be blue, sandy, liver, blue and tan, sandy and tan, liver and tan. In bi-colors the tan markings are found on the legs, chest, under the tail, inside the hindquarters and over each eye. The topknots of all adults should be lighter than the body color. Patches of darker hair from an injury are not objectionable, as these are only temporary. Darker body pigmentation of all colors is to be encouraged. |
| General Appearance: The Bedlington Terrier is a graceful, lithe, well-balanced dog with no sign of coarseness, weakness or shelliness. In repose the expression is mild and gentle, not shy or nervous. Aroused, the dog is particularly alert and full of immense energy and courage. Noteworthy for endurance, Bedlingtons also gallop at great speed, as their body outline clearly shows. |
| Temperment: The Bedlington Terrier alert, energetic and loves to play, but is known for his mild and gentle side. His personality earns him the reputation of a great companion dog. |
| Care: The Bedlington Terrier's coat is distinctive in appearance and requires daily five-minute groomings to keep its unique shape and healthy condition. Regular trimming every six weeks by a professional groomer is required to maintain their peculiar lamblike appearance. They are non-shedding breed. Brush the Bedlington Terriers coat regularly and clean and pluck insides of their ears. |
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| Training: The Bedlington Terrier can be stubborn at times, but are relatively easy to train. |
| Activity: The Bedlington Terrier needs plenty of exercise. Keep them on a leash as they are fast runners and will give chase to a cat if given the opportunity. |
| Life Span: The Bedlington Terrier lives an average life of 15-17 years. |
| Litter Size: The Bedlington Terrier has an average litter of 3-6 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Bedlington Terrier originated in England. |
| Brief History: The Bedlington Terrier is thought to have originated in Cumberland County of north England sometime in the late 18th century. After being crossbred with several other terrier types and then the Whippet, their characteristic body type was set. The Bedlington was considered the gamest terrier and best vermin killer by the local miners, who are credited with developing the breed. A popular dog with the poachers, it earned the nickname of Gypsy Dog. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC |
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