| The Bedlington Terrier looks more like a lamb | | | | bad breath and other serious disease. Her toenails |
| than a dog, but do not let her appearance fool | | | | may need to be examined for growth and clipped |
| you. She is not a pushover. She can be very | | | | regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow |
| aggressive with other animals and stubborn. She | | | | slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| may do well with other dogs as long as they do | | | | Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for |
| not try to dominate her. She may get along with | | | | this chore and competent instructions to |
| cats if you socialize her for cats early. She will | | | | accomplish this can be found on the net. *Life |
| also get along with older children well. As a | | | | Span. The can live up from 14 to 17 years with |
| reminder, never leave any young child | | | | proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living |
| unsupervised with a puppy or dog for any length | | | | conditions. *History. The Bedlington Terrier was |
| of time. She can be raised in an apartment as | | | | originally named the Rothbury Terrier and was |
| long as she is walked frequently and her high | | | | kept and bred by gypsies for small game hunting. |
| intelligence is also exercised. She is a good watch | | | | She was first shown in the town of Bedlington, |
| dog and likes to bark. Generally she gets along | | | | England, in 1870, hence the name. She was |
| well with strangers. *Approximate Adult Size. The | | | | rumored to also be used as a fighting dog. The |
| ideal approximate adult size (two years old or | | | | Bedlington Terrier was approved as a breed by |
| older) of the male Bedlington Terrier is 16 and one | | | | the American Kennel Association on September |
| half inches to the withers (highest point of the | | | | 12, 1967. |
| shoulder) and the ideal female adult height at the | | | | Some Registries: |
| withers is 15 and one half inches. The weight | | | | Bedlington Terrier Club of America. Inc. |
| should run between 17 and 23 pounds. *Special | | | | National Bedlington Terrier Club (UK) |
| Health Considerations. All dog breeds have certain | | | | UKC United Kennel Club |
| inherited health problems associated with that | | | | NKC National Kennel Club |
| specific breed. With the Bedlington Terrier be | | | | CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| aware of Copper Toxicosis, Detached Retina, | | | | APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| Distichiasis, Canine Micropthalmia, Cataracts, | | | | AKC American Kennel Club |
| Lacrimal Duct Atresia, Progressive Retinal | | | | FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| Atrophy, Retinal Dysplasia, Renal Cortical | | | | NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| Hypoplasia, Thyroid Problems and Kidney Disease. | | | | KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| *Grooming. Bedlington Terriers need weekly | | | | ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| combing even though they barely shed and are | | | | ACR = American Canine Registry |
| considered non-allergenic for owners. Brushing will | | | | Category: Terrier. Galloping or coursing breed. |
| help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS Barely sheds. Is non |
| also help you keep a closer eye on her health and | | | | allergenic in most cases. Good watch dog. |
| strengthen your emotional bond with your pet. | | | | Intelligent but sometimes difficult to train. Can run |
| Additionally, she will need to see a professional | | | | very fast. High energy dog. Will tolerate both heat |
| groomer often to be clipped to keep her coat in | | | | and cold. *SPECIAL BAD POINTS Not a guard |
| good shape. Her teeth should be brushed at least | | | | dog. Will fight a dog that tries to dominate it. Likes |
| twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush | | | | to dig. Needs to be restrained as she likes to |
| designed for dogs. Brushing removes the | | | | chase and is very fast. Can be stubborn. She likes |
| accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause | | | | to bark. May either go over or under a fence or |
| cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog | | | | both! Has serious potential health problems. The |
| periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, | | | | breed has a wide variation of personality. |