History

Originally named the Rose Belling Terrier. The Bedlington Terrier at the time was heavier and had shorter feet than it is today. From the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century, it was mixed with dogs and short-legged terriers, and the blood was added to improve this tall, beautiful and fast dog breed. And maintain the original vitality and endurance character. After the new Bedlington Terrier was produced, it was favored by hunters and called Gypsy. After several breed improvements, it could be bred as a companion dog. Bedlington Terrier appearance. The coat is carefully trimmed. will be more noticeable.

The Bedlington Terrier was developed in the mining areas of Northumbria, England. Bold, strong, agile, and shaped like a lamb. But the character is not like a little sheep. It has been used to repel small pests, hunt otters, foxes, etc. The personality is very different from the beautiful appearance, the fighting spirit is strong, and it is a breed with strong jaws.

Origin: United Kingdom

Alias: Rose Belling Terrier, Bedlington Terrier

English name : Bedlington Terrier

Lifetime: Typically up to 15 years

Character

Bold, strong, and agile, she looks like a little sheep, but doesn't have a sheeplike personality, with a lion-like heart. It has been used to expel small pests, hunt otters, foxes, etc. The personality is very different from the beautiful appearance, the fighting spirit is strong, and it is a breed with strong jaws. The Bedlington Terrier retains a strong need for psychological stimulation, and lack of adequate exercise can be fatal to it. Generally suitable for children, suitable for urban life, it can adapt to both hot weather and cold climate. It is an excellent guard dog and a loyal family dog.

FIC Standard

Body Size

Height: 38~43cm

Weight : 8~10kg

Head

The head has no eyebrows, the head cover is narrow and granular, and the crest is generally white.

Ears of medium size, almond-like, set low at the base, drooping close to the cheeks, with filamentous white spikes on the ears.

The eyes are small, shiny, sunken, preferably triangular, and the eye color matches the coat color, for example, blue hair with dark eyes, blue and brown with light colors.

Body

The body is strong and graceful, with flexibility, a thick chest, flat ribs, a curved back, and an arched waist.

Limbs

Limbs of moderate length and strong, hind limbs appear longer than forelegs due to the curvature of the back and waist.

The feet are long and fleshy, similar to those of the rabbit family.

Tail thin, moderately long, slightly curved, with some decorative hairs, low at the base, not curved upwards.

Coat

The coat differs from other terriers by having a curly coat. The undercoat is like sheep's wool, and the coat color is blue, blue and brown, russet, dark gray and other colors.