Bedlington Terrier
Recognizable for their lamb-like appearance, Bedlington Terriers are lively and devoted dogs. They have above-average grooming and exercise needs, adore children and are quick to bark.
The Bedlington is a cross of a Whippet and Dandie Dinmont. The breed was named after the mining town in northeast England where it originated. In the 19th century they were used by miners to fight and hunt vermin.
Personality
- Lively, happy, faithful and devoted, with a bit of Terrier stubbornness and feistiness mixed in
- Known to have the appearance of a lamb and the heart of a lion
- If another animal challenges the Bedlington, this little lion will not back down and can be a surprisingly frightening fighter
Size
- 15-23 pounds
- 15-17 inches at the withers (shoulder)
Lifestyle
- Excellent companion that adores children and can be welcoming to strangers
- Gets along well with other pets as long as they are properly introduced and socialized
- Needs lots of exercise
- Well suited to an urban or suburban environment
- Quick to bark at any new sound, person or animal; will likely need training to learn when not to bark
Training
- Excitable as puppies and can begin training early on
- Respond best to reward-based, gentle but firm, consistent training
Exercise
- Need plenty of exercise: one hour on leash and one hour off leash for younger Bedlingtons
- Tend to be both mischievous and destructive if not properly exercised
- Off-leash play should only take place in secured areas, because if they see what they think is prey, they will chase after it
- Great agility dog
Coat
- Can be blue, sandy or liver and have tan markings
- The color lightens as they get older
- The “pom-poms” on the end of the ears and longer hair on top of their heads were intended so that the vermin they were hunting would get caught in the fur instead of harming their ears or head
- Should be brushed two to three times per week, paying special attention to the ears
- Professional grooming required every six to eight weeks
Care
- Ears need special attention: comb them on the outside and use an ear wipe on the inside
Health
- Sturdy breed that may be genetically prone to Cooper Storage Disease (an inherited liver problem), kidney disease, thyroid problems, cataracts and retinal disease
Lifespan
- 15-17 years
Rescue
- To adopt a Bedlington Terrier, visit the Bedlington America rescue group
PHOTO: David Owsiany
May 30, 2006
By : i Love Dogs, Inc.
Category : A-C i LOVE DOGS BREEDS Medium Terrier
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