Bedlington Terrier

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Group:	Terrier
Size:	Medium
Life Span:	14-16 years
Height:	Male: 15-17 inches
	Female: 15-17 inches
Weight:	Male: 17-23 lbs
	Female: 17-23 lbs

Coat :	Curly and woolly
Gait :	Light and springy
Color(s) :	Blue, sandy, liver, blue and tan, sandy and tan, liver and tan
Living Area :	Any
Hair Length:	Medium
Exercise Need :	daily Long walk
Recognized By :	(CKC) Canadian Kennel Club (FCI) Fï¿½dï¿½ration 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 (ANKC) Australian National Kennel Council (APRI) America Pet Registry, Inc. (ACR) American Canine Registry
Date of Origin :	19th Century
Place of Origin :	England
Todays Use :	Companion Dog
Originally Used :	Vermin hunter
Other Name :	Rothbury Terrier, Rodbery Terrier

The origin of the Bedlington Terrier lies in England. The breed was named as the Rothbury Terrier until the 19th century after the name of the town Rothbury. In the later part of the 19th century, the breed was renamed as the Bedlington Terrier. The ancestry of the modern breed of the dog lies in a dog named Old Flint which dates back to the 18th century. The dog was owned by a certain Mr. Squire. The breed is said to have evolved from cross breeding between the Otterhound and Dandie Dinmont Terrier. It was primarily used for hunting foxes, badgers, hares and other small game. The breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1886.

The Bedlington Terrier is a medium sized dog with a supple and an athletic body. It has a narrow head which is somewhat rounded in shape; small, deep set, almond shaped eyes which can be of hazel, blue or dark brown in color; low set ears which are triangular in shape and are rounded at the tip; a black or brown nose with flared nostrils; a small, tapering muzzle; taut lips with teeth which meet in scissors bite or an even bite. This breed has a low-set, medium length tail which is tapering, mouse like in appearance. The tail is always carried down and slightly away from the body. The legs of this breed like most terriers are small, strong and square in shape. It coat is a mix of hard and soft hairs which is wooly and curly in nature. The color of its coat can be blue, sandy, liver, blue and tan, sandy and tan, liver and tan.

The Bedlington Terrier is cheerful and a brave fighter. This breed has a tendency to bark and it is slightly reserved with strangers, which makes it a good watchdog. With proper training it does well with kids as well as other dogs and pets. However, caution is advised around dominant dogs, as the Bedlington Terrier won’t take anything lying down. It is an obedient breed which makes it easy to train. It is a good companion breed too. It can adjust well to indoor as well as outdoor surroundings so is well suited to an apartment life.

The hypoallergenic coat of the Bedlington Terrier sheds very little hair. The dense and curly coat of the dog needs regular grooming. The coat needs to be brushed 2-3 times a week and also a professional grooming 3-4 times a year to maintain a healthy looking coat. The coat should be trimmed so as to accentuate the natural shape of the body. It should be bathed only when necessary and must be dried properly after each bath. The eyes and ears of the dog should be cleaned properly.

It is an active breed which needs lot of exercise. Daily long walks are recommended for optimum physical and mental development of the breed. However, when out in the open, it should not be let off the leash as it has a tendency to chase small animals.

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The Bedlington Terrier is prone to some health issues like Copper Storage Disease (a liver problem), Kidney and heart problem, Cataract etc.

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