Home Page Health Small Dog Breeds Bedlington TerrierThe Bedlington Terrier is Calm But FearlessThe Bedlington Terrier originated in the Northeast of England, from the village of that name. Bedlington was a coal mining area and in the early part of the nineteenth century, the miners used the dog in sporting races, because it is built somewhat like a greyhound and has great speed and endurance. It is a terrier and its real job was varied, from controlling vermin to taking on badgers and foxes. This dog has great speeed and agility and is quite capable of catching hares and rabbits.
The Bedlington Terrier is one of the taller terriers, standing about sixteen inches tall at the shoulder and weighing about twenty-two pounds. His curly, woolly coat and the shape of the head gives him a lamb-like appearance but this can be misleading, because he is a true terrier. He has a calm nature and mild manners but he is fearless and protective The Bedlington Terrier is not a very popular breed in the United States, being near the botton of the list of 2010 registrations for the American Kennel Club at position 140. He will adapt well to apartment living, provided he gets plenty of regular outdoor exercise and stimulation. Grooming The Bedlington Terrier.The Bedlington terrier has a dense, curly coat that increases his resemblance to a large lamb but once you see him run, it is evident that he is not! He is a very low shedder, and would be good pet if you want a tidy house. Opinions vary as to the amount of grooming needed for this breed. Some experts advocate just occasional brushing and clipping every few months but others maintain that daily brushing and combing is necessary, with grooming and clipping from an experienced professional every six to eight weeks. The cost of this regular professional treatment can be significant. Exercising The Bedlington Terrier.As mentioned above, the Bedlington Terrier is an agile athletic dog and a terrier, so he has abundant energy and enthusiasm, which you must be prepared to cater for. In the presence of other animals and people, he must be exercised on a leash to avoid confrontations with other dogs and the pursuit of small animals but if you have a private or enclosed area then he will enjoy a good run!.Training The Bedlington Terrier.Compared to most other terriers, the Bedlington Terrier is calm and responsive to training. He is also intelligent, with "Average Working/Obedience Intelligence and Understanding of New Commands". However he can be stubborn and headstrong at times, so it is important to keep his training sessions short and interesting (and frequent!) Training Your Bedlington Terrier will be much easier and quicker with the aid of this FREE mini-course, sent straight to your inbox.The Bedlington Terrier's Temperament.He is affectionate and protective of his family and is an excellent watchdog. He loves physical contact and lots of petting and cuddles. The Bedlington Terrier plays well with children and is not too boisterous but he will not tolerate rough handling. He can be quite happy living in an apartment, provided he gets that all-important exercise. "If your dog is getting too fat, you're not getting enough exercise!"
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