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About the
Bedlington terrier |
| Weight |
18-23 lbs |
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| Height |
15" to 17" |
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| Colors |
Sandy, blue, liver, sandy and
tan, blue and tan, liver and tan. |
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| Coat |
A mixture of soft and hard
hair. The coat tends to be curly but not wiry |
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| Origin |
The Bedlington Terrier
originated in England. It was originally known as the Rothbury, Rodbury
or Northumberland fox terrier. The first Bedlington Terrier was born in
1825. They were originally bred as hunters of small vermin such as
rabbits and badgers. |
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| Description |
This gentle, loving and
intelligent breed makes a good family pet. They are good with children,
but due to their energy level, they are better with older children or
children who are well behaved with animals. They can be good with other
dogs and pets, but need to be introduced to them at a young age. They
are extremely quick and should be kept in a fenced in yard or on a leash
as they are very hard to catch if they run from you. Even though they
enjoy exercise, they are happy to spend a majority of the time indoors.
They are not meant to be left alone for long periods of time. They love
to be around people. They are protective of their family, so don't let
their size fool you. They can fend for themselves if they need to. They
might be wary of strangers at first, but will warm up to them. They are
easily trained. |
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| Health |
Overall good health. They have
an inherited disease called Copper Toxicosis
or Copper Storage Disease (a liver problem). They may also experience
problems with thyroid problems, eye problems and kidney disease.
(More info about the diseases will come later!) |
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