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Appearance

• The Bedlington Terrier is unique looking. This breed is similar in appearance to that of a small lamb.


• Their coat is somewhat woolly and comes in the following solid colors (or variations of these colors):


1. blue
2. sandy
3. liver
4. dark brown
5. black
6. sable
7. blue and tan
8. sandy and tan
9. liver and tan


• They stand roughly 15 to 17 inches tall at the withers.


• They typically weigh between 17 and 23 pounds.


• The body of this breed is relatively muscular and flexible.


• They are also known for their incredible speed and agility.

Temperament

• This breed is rather calm and mild mannered (especially for a terrier).


• This breed is well known for its intelligence and attentiveness.


• Seemingly, this small dog breed is one of the most reliable terriers you can find.


• They are loyal to their masters and families. In addition, they are good with children.


• Although they are mild mannered, socializing them with other house hold animals at an early age is recommended.


• In general, this breed will get along with other dog. Keep in mind however, this breed can be fierce if put in a bad situation with an over dominating dog.

Living Standards

• Due to their mild personality, these small dogs are fine living in an apartment.


• Just be sure to allow your dog to get plenty of exercise.

Exercise

• This breed should be walked on a daily basis (a moderate to long distance is recommended).


• Be sure to allow this small dog to run in a safe confined area as well.


• These dogs love to play, so be sure provide them with dog toys and bones to chew on.

Litter Size

• Bedlington Terrier puppies will normally be born into a litter of roughly 4 to 7 pups.

Heath and Life Expectancy

• These dogs are generally healthy.


• The leading cause of death for this breed is old age.


• The primary health concerns for these small dogs include the following:


1. Copper Toxicosis
2. Kidney Disease
3. Cataracts


• The life expectancy of these dogs is roughly 12 to 17 years of age.

Trainability and Obedience

• Due to their intelligence, these dogs are quite trainable. However, it may not be the easiest of tasks.


• You will certainly need patience and determination when training this breed.


• Focus the training of this small dog on behaved mannerisms around people and other dogs.


• This breed also loves to run. Unfortunately, they may forget to come back. Thus, training this dog to return to you is important as well.


• Positive reinforcement is also recommended when training this small dog.


• For the best results, begin training this breed when they are pups.

Grooming

• This breed is known for having a non-shedding (that is, it sheds very seldomly) coat that requires specialized trimming every 6 to 8 weeks.


• You can do the trimming yourself, however it is recommended that you have it done professionally every two months.


• Your professional groomer will provide you with good tips to properly clip and brush your dog.

History

• This breed originated in the country of Northumberland, England.


• This breed was originally known as the "Rothbury Terrier".


• During the 1820s, the breed was renamed after the Bedlington Mining Shire.


• This breed was bred for hunting foxes, hares, and badgers. In addition, minors would use this small dog for killing vermin.


• The first Bedlington Terrier club was developed in 1877.


• This small dog breed was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1948.

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