Bedlington Terrier

HISTORY

ORIGIN  GREAT BRITIAN

GROUP  TERRIER GROUP

The Bedlington Terrier was bred in England to hunt badger and fox, as well as to dog fight. They were also used by miners to clear the coal mines of rodents.

APPEARANCE(S)

Bedlington Terriers are medium sized and are often said to look like lambs. They have small black eyes, long drop ears with tassels on the ends and long skinny tails.

COLOR(S)

The Bedlington Terrier can be blue, liver, blue and tan, or liver and tan.

COAT

This breed has wooly curly coat.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Medium

POSITIVES

This breed is loyal and is a good watch dog. This breed is better with older children.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Bedlington Terriers will fight with other dogs, and requires special grooming attention.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country or city.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Copper Toxicosis

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Bedlington Terrier Club of America
1330 Winding Trail
Duncanville, TX 75116-2438