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Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier is one of many breeds of terrier and is named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England. It is often described as looking like a lamb on a leash. Born blue, sandy, or liver, all as solid colours or with tan markings, these colours become paler when the dog becomes an adult. It hasan unusual body shape for a terrier, being somewhat like a Greyhound or Whippet in construction, which enables it to gallop at great speed. Although this dog looks timid from appearance, they can become very argumentative when enticed.
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| Temperament: | Bedlington Terriers are playful, friendly, loyal and headstrong. They are great with choldren and fairly friendly to strangers. This breed needs to learn to like cats at an early age. Despite their gentle appearance, this breed can be fighters if challenged by another dog. This dog loves to chase, bark and has the ability to run very fast. |
| Size: | Height: 16-17 inches
Weight: 18-23 lbs. |
| Living Conditions: | They are fairly active indoors and will do ok without a yard if they are sufficiently exercised by walking or other activities. |
| Origin | The original name of this breed of dog was the Rothbury Terrier after a town, like Bedlington, in Northumberland. The Rothbury Terriers were bred by gypsies in the Rothbury Forest near the border with Scotland. Indeed, Bedlington Terriers were said to have developed at the heels of gypsy caravans, chasing down squirrels and other small game.
The Bedlington Terrier, which was first shown in Bedlington in 1870, is likely to have come from the Rothbury Terrier. Unlike other Terriers, the Bedlington\'s quarry—hare and rabbits—lived above ground, which is why a galloping or coursing breed was useful. In addition, this breed was used for dog fighting at one time. |
| Health Issues: | This breed 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. |
| Exercise | This breed needs plenty of exercise and will get mischievous without it. |
| Grooming | This coat of this terrier requires specialized clipping every six weeks. The coat is thinned and clipped close to the head and body to accentuate the shape. They shed little to no hair, which is good for allergy sufferers. Brush regularly and clean and pluck the inside of the ears. |
| Life Expectancy: | 17+ years |
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The Bedlington Terrier has been described as a dog with the look of a lamb with a heart of a lion. This little powerhouse is energetic and loving. They have a courageous spirit and can be a little high strung. They can run fast and love to chase. This breed is a loyal and affectoinate dog to its family and will do great with children.
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