Bedlington Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a breed of terrier named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England. The Bedlington Terrier is often described as having the look of a lamb with the heart of the lion, partly due to their linty-textured coat which is trimmed in a "lamb-like" cut. These dogs come in blue, liver and sandy coloration, all three of which can come with or without tan points. The breed possesses the greying gene which is a dominant trait, causing the coat color to change from their birth colors of Black or Dark Brown to a silvery or mauve color on their...
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Breed Group:	Terrier Group
Place of Origin:	United Kingdom
Also Known As:	Rodbery Terrier, Rothbury Terrier

Description of Bedlington Terrier

Colors

Sandy, Blue, Liver, Liver & Tan, Blue & Tan, Sandy & Tan

Temperament

Spirited, Good-tempered, Affectionate, Intelligent

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Female	15 in.	16.5 in.	17 lbs.	23.1 lbs.
Male	16 in.	17.5 in.	17 lbs.	23.1 lbs.

Bedlington Terrier Image Gallery

Bedlington Terrier performing agility

Bedlington Terrier circa 1915

Behavior and Traits of Bedlington Terrier

Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Bedlington Terrier

Hypoallergenic Dog
Hypoallergenic dogs are intended to be more compatible with allergic owners. Smaller dogs that bark less are often indicators that a dog produces and disperses fewer allergens.
Hypoallergenic Dogs
- Barbet
- Airedale Terrier
- Bergamasco
- Basenji
- Bedlington Terrier
High Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
12 yr.
High:
14 yr.
High Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Light
Shedding is the natural process which helps a dog stay clean. Lightly-shedding dogs are often associated with fewer allergic reactions when properly groomed.

Breed group of Bedlington Terrier

Terrier Group

Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Terrier Group although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Terrier Group. The international kennel...
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Bedlington Terrier place of origin

United Kingdom

Population: 62,218,761

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. The country includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK that shares a land border with another sovereign state—the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border the UK is surrounded by the...
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