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Bedlington Terrier Puppies for Sale
Bedlington Terrier
Brenin, the beautiful Bedlington! Brenin lives in the
Highlands of Scotland.
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Pronunciation |
Bedlington
Terrier |
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Description |
It has been described as a dog with the heart of a
lion and the appearance of a lamb. With his pear-shaped head, arched back and
curly coat, the Bedlington Terrier in fact does look like a little sheep. The
head has no stop, descending in an unbroken line from crown to nose. The eyes
are small and deep set. It has a pointed tail and straight front legs with
hare-like feet. The thick double coat is a mixture of soft and harsher hairs and
comes in blue, liver or sandy. The dog may have tan markings over the eyes and
on the legs, chest and rear. The Bedlington has a unique springy gait,
particularly when moving slowly. |
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Temperament |
Careful breeding has resulted in a more
companionable and affectionate temperament in today's Bedlington Terriers.
Playful and cheerful, the Bedlington Terrier is loving with children and fairly
friendly with strangers. They are loyal, lively and headstrong. This breed needs
to learn to like cats and other household animals when they are young. Usually
they can get along with other dogs, but keep them away from those that want to
dominate, as once challenged they are terrifying fighters, despite their gentle
appearance. A little powerhouse, it is courageous and energetic, with the
ability to run very fast. It is an enthusiastic digger. Bedlingtons like to bark, and need to be told enough is enough, if it becomes too obsessive.
They can be high-strung without enough mental and physical exercise. Only let this breed off its lead in an enclosed area.
Like the Whippet, he is fast and loves to chase! Be sure you are always your dogs firm, confident, consistent pack leader, to avoid Small Dog Syndrome, and separation anxiety. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 16-17 inches (41-43cm) Bitches 15-16
inches (38-41cm)
Weight: Dogs 18-23 pounds (8-10kg) Bitches 18-23 pounds (8-10kg) |
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Health Problems |
Bedlington Terriers 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, such as cataracts and
retinal disease. |
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Living Conditions |
This breed will do okay in an apartment if it is
sufficiently exercised. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without
a yard. |
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Exercise |
These active dogs need plenty of exercise and,
like other terriers, will be bored and mischievous without it. They need to be
taken for a
long daily walk. |
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Life Expectancy |
17+ years, one women reported her Bedlington lived
to be 23 years old. |
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Litter Size |
3 - 6 puppies |
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Grooming |
The coat sheds little to no hair and requires
specialized clipping every six weeks, so it is probably best if you learn to do
it yourself. The coat is thinned and clipped close to the head and body to
accentuate the shape. Shave the ears closely leaving a tassel on the tips. On
the legs, the hair is left slightly longer. Have a professional groomer show you
how to do it. Brush the dog regularly and clean the pluck inside the ears.
Although frequent bathing will not dry out skin as it does on so many other
breeds, it should not be washed too often or the coat will become lank, which is
not considered appropriate for the breed. Dogs which are to be shown require
higher levels of grooming. This breed is considered good for allergy sufferers. |
Origin |
The Bedlington Terrier was originally named the
Rothbury Terrier, after the district of Rothbury on the English border. Gypsy
nailmakers in Rothbury prized the breed as a hunter of various game including
foxes, hares and badgers. In about 1825, a Rothbury dog was mated to a
Bedlington bitch, resulting in the Bedlington Terrier. Some sources mention the
Otterhound and Dandie Dinmont Terrier as some possible contributors to the
breed. Today there are some breeders, especially in England, that will cross
Bedlingtons with Whippets and Greyhounds to produce what they call Lurchers. The
Bedlington was used as a vermin hunter by the miners of Bedlington who also
exploited its gameness as a fighting dog in the pits. Hunters also used them as
retrievers. The Bedlington was first exhibited as a separate breed in 1977.
Originally it was developed for the hunting of rats and small game in lairs or
on open ground (talents it has certainly not forgotten). Today the Bedlington is
a good apartment dog. It is also an attentive and barking watchdog. |
Group |
Terrier, AKC Terrier |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, CCR,
ANKC, APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
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
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
CCR = Canadian
Canine Registry
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Finland~ CH Bedlington
owned & Loved by: Ritva Kohijoki
Photo Courtesy of Moonshadow Bedlington Terriers
The Norwegian Prince! A Liver Bedlington Terrier Puppy
Photo Courtesy of Moonshadow Bedlington Terriers
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