Bedlington Terrier
Family: terrier
AKC Breed Group: Terrier
Area of Origin: England
Date of Origin: 1800s
Original Function: killing rat, badger, and other vermin
Today's Function: earthdog trials
Colors: blue, sandy and liver. Tan points are acceptable. Puppies are
dark but the color are getting lighter after grown up
Coat: Soft, curly and short, longer hair on legs
Average Size of Male: Height: 16.5 inches, Weight: 17 - 23 pounds
Average Size of Female: Height: 15.5 inches, Weight: 17 - 23 pounds
Characteristics and Temperaments: This breed needs to be socialized when
he is young to make him familiar with others. Bedlingtons Terriers like to play
and are energetic. Dominance is common with males, especially when challenged
Care: Moderate grooming is enough with clipping every one to two months.
You may want to take him to professional groomer every year
Training and Activity: This dog loves to play chase and can run very fast
Other Names: Rothbury terrier
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