Bedlington

　　Bedlington Terrier

　　Also Known As: Roseberlin Terrier, Bellingdon Terrier

　　English Name: Bedlington Terrier

　　Weight: (Male) 8-10.4kg

　　(Female) 7.7-10kg

　　Height: (Male) 40-44cm

　　(Female) 38-42cm

　　Origin: United Kingdom

　　Originating from England in the 19th century. A refined and gentle dog, well balanced without any coarseness or weakness. The expression when calm is very gentle and soft, without any timid or nervous tendencies. When excited, this dog is very alert, energetic, and courageous. Its endurance is also notable, with a clearly defined physique when running at high speed.

　　Bedlington has a relatively long lifespan, usually reaching fourteen to fifteen years. This dog does not shed hair, has no body odor, rarely barks, is intelligent, protective of its owner, not prone to illness, easy to care for, has a unique appearance, and is suitable for city living, making it an excellent choice as a high-end pet dog.

　　The Bedlington Terrier was bred in the mining areas of Northumberland in the United Kingdom. It is bold, strong, and agile, with an appearance similar to a small lamb, but its temperament is unlike a sheep — brave and tenacious with the heart of a lion. It is usually used to drive away small pests and hunt otters and foxes.

　Origin and Lineage

　　It is said that the Whippet, Otterhound, and Dandie Dinmont Terrier are all ancestors of this unique breed. The Bedlington’s hind legs and character remind people that the Whippet is a significant contributor to its refinement. The breed’s natural desire to “search and damage” is often hidden by its sheep-like appearance — this extraordinary dog looks like a lamb but retains a strong need for mental stimulation, which can be fatal if it lacks sufficient exercise. The Romani people in the Rothbury forest belt near the Scottish border once kept versatile, fast working dogs known as Rothbury dogs. First exhibited in 1870 in Bedlington, Northumberland, this may be the predecessor of this dog.

　Height

　　Male 40–44 cm Female 38–42 cm

　Weight

7.7–10.4 kg

　Temperament

　　Brave, stable temperament, easy to train.

　Appearance Standards

　　The cranium and muzzle form a slender egg shape, long neck, slender limbs, arched waist, domed ribs, gradually tapering long tail.

　Coat and Color

　　The coat is thick and unique woolly hair in blue, white-gray, white, etc. Puppies are black and start to turn white after 9 weeks when weaned.

History and Use

　　Long ago, the Bedlington was crossbred with Greyhounds, Whippets, and Otterhounds, later stabilizing genetic traits to become the current small lamb-type dog. It used to be a small hunting dog, now a companion dog.

　Pros and Cons Review

　　The breed’s natural desire to “search and damage” is often concealed by its sheep-like appearance — this extraordinary dog looks like a lamb but still requires strong mental stimulation; lack of adequate exercise can be fatal.

　Physical Structure

　Further Pros and Cons Review of Bedlington

　　The breed’s natural desire to “search and damage” is often concealed by its sheep-like appearance — this extraordinary dog looks like a lamb but still requires strong mental stimulation; lack of adequate exercise can be fatal.

　　Further Physical Features of Bedlington

　　A head with a large top section appears long, straight, and narrow, a long elegant neck, a pair of bright eyes showing a tame and even gentle look, ear tips adorned with untrimmed white silky hair edges, tightly closed lips that do not droop, and both outer hair and undercoat are evenly distributed.

　　Further Color Features of Bedlington

　　Red short hair; blue short hair; golden short hair

　　Further Size and Weight of Bedlington

　　Height: 38 cm to 43 cm

　　Weight: 8 kg to 10 kg

　　Further Coat and Color of Bedlington

　　The coat is thick and unique woolly hair, in blue, white-gray, white, etc. Puppies are black at birth and start to turn white after 9 weeks when weaned.

　　Further Appearance Standards of Bedlington

　　The cranium and muzzle form a slender egg shape, with a long neck, slender limbs, arched waist, domed ribs, gradually tapering long tail.