Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: England
Date of Origin: 1860s
Originally used for: Vermin elimination, hunting
Used today: Show Dog, Companion
Other Name(s): Rothbury Terrier, Rothbury's Lamb
History of the Breed: Named for Bedlingtonshire, Northumberland, England, these dogs were first known as Rothbury Terriers
for their life with nail makers and gypsies who lived in the Rothbury Forest near the Scottish border. The breed is believed to be a cross between
wirecoated terriers like the Dandie Dinmont, and hounds like the Otterhound. The Bedlington was used
as a vermin hunter by the miners of Bedlington who also used it as a fighting dog. Hunters used them as retrievers.
The Bedlington Terrier was often called a "wolve in sheep's clothing."
General Appearance: A small hardy dog that resembles a sheep. The head has no stop, descending in an unbroken line from crown
to the nose. The eyes are small and deep set. The tail is pointed. The dog is covered in a thick coat
that is a mixture of soft and harsher hair.
Height & Weight:
Height 15.5 - 17.5 Inches
Weight 17 to 23 Pounds
Coat: A mixture of hard and soft hair standing out from the skin. Curlier hair on the head and face.
Color: Blue, sandy, liver, blue and tan, sandy and tan, liver and tan.
Grooming needs: High, they do need to be combed frequently (at least once a week) and trimmed approximately every two months to keep
the coat healthy and beautiful.
Temperament of Breed: Very quiet, much like a sporting dog, until aroused - then the aggressive terrier spirit dominates.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Liver problem known as "copper storage disease", kidney disease, cataracts, retinal disease
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 14-15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 128
First Registered by the AKC: 1886
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, ANKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Inc. (BTCA)
National Bedlington Terrier Club (N.B.T.C.)
|
