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The Bedlington Terrier is a breed of dog. It is one of many breeds of terrier and is named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England.
Appearance: The Bedlington Terrier is often described
as looking like a lamb on a leash, probably because it has fur
with a linty texture. This is a nonshedding coat. Born blue,
sandy, or liver, all as solid colours or with tan markings,
these colours become paler when the dog becomes an adult.
The head is wedge-shaped with sparkling eyes. Although it
looks meek when reclining on the couch, the Bedlington Terrier
is argumentative and every inch a terrier when aroused. Its
body shape is unusual for a terrier, being somewhat like a
Greyhound or Whippet in construction, which enables it to
gallop at great speed.
However, the front legs are constructed differently from
coursing hounds in that the front legs are closer together at
the feet than at the elbows. This enables a Bedlington Terrier
to turn or pivot quickly when chasing quarry at high speed. At
a trot, the Bedlington moves with a 'mincing' gait, picking
its feet up in what appears to be a dainty manner.
They are groomed with large patches of fur on their heads
and ears. This is because the breed used to hunt rats, which
would try to claw at their ears or head. With the fur, they
just became entangled in it.
History: The original name of this breed of dog was
the Rothbury Terrier after a town, like Bedlington, in
Northumberland. The Rothbury Terriers were bred by gypsies in
the Rothbury Forest near the border with Scotland. Indeed,
Bedlington Terriers were said to have developed at the heels
of gypsy caravans, chasing down squirrels and other small
game.
The Bedlington Terrier, which was first shown in Bedlington
in 1870, is likely to have come from the Rothbury Terrier.
Unlike other Terriers, the Bedlington's quarry hare and
rabbits lived above ground, which is why a galloping or
coursing breed was useful. In addition, this breed was used
for dog fighting at one time. The first Bedlington Terrier
club was formed in 1877.
Grooming & Exercise Needs: Bedlington Terriers don't
shed but need weekly combing and professional grooming every
two months to keep their coats, which tend to curl, in good
shape. This high-energy dogs needs several vigorous walks and
aerobic play sessions daily.
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