🐕Purebred dogs listed from A to Z.🐩
Readers will learn all about over 100 different types of dogs ranging from large breeds like the Saint Bernard and small breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier. The breeds included in this book will be both popular...
Origins: This breed started in the 18th century England by mixing Whippets, Poodles, Otterhounds, Whippets and with other terriers. They were bred for hunting rats, mice, badgers, otters, rabbits, and foxes in mines.
Weight: 17-23 lbs
Height: 38–44 cm
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Coat: Curly and soft/"linty" hair that does not shed.
Colors: Liver, blue, sandy, blue and tan, liver and tan, sandy and tan
Tail: Long and thin
Ears: Bedlington Terriers are the only known dog breed to have filbert-shaped ears. They are v-shaped but have a unique leaf-like look with extra hair at the ends. (See photos at the end of this chapter.)
Health: This dog is usually healthy, but they are prone to eye/vision issues, hip dysplasia, kneecap dislocation, obesity, allergies, and ear infections. This dog also may inherit a liver condition called copper toxicosis, which can impact them both neurologically and physically. Roughly 28% of Bedlington Terriers have the disease.
Barking: This dog breed is known to bark often. Early training can help them learn to control it.
Environment: This dog can adapt to several types of homes including suburban houses, apartments and condos as long as they have plenty of space to exercise. However, they may not be suitable to live on farmlands because of their small size and an inherited liver disease. Being on a farm could expose them to high levels of copper which would cause their condition to worsen.
Popularity: Very rare and difficult to find. The breed inherited a liver disease in the 1970 that has cause many to die out. Thankfully, they are not currently endangered.
Family Friendly? Yes, they are good for active families who have had previous dog owning experience. It is typically best of they are the only dog in the house, but they do well with children and elderly people.
Training: Somewhat difficult because they may try to test boundaries.
Care: Because this dog does not shed, they should get a haircut every two months. They need 30 minutes of exercise at a minimum. They also need regular brushing, nail trimmings, and ear cleanings.
Hypoallergenic: YES
Other Names: English Mining Shire, Rothbury Terrier, Rodberg, Rothbury's Lamb, Gypsy Dog
Famous Bedlington Terriers:
- Piper from 1852 was a highly skilled hunter and she even saved a child from a violent pig.
- Rock Ridge Night Rocket won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1948.
More Facts:
- These dogs are often great swimmers.
- All puppy Bedlington Terriers are born black or brown.
- Bedlington Terriers often love agility and frisbee.
- They have been used for dog racing.
- They are known for looking like lambs. In fact, the Bedlington Terrier Club of American refers to them as "the head of a lamb and the heart of a lion."
- Some Bedlington Terrier owners take their dogs to earthdog trials so they can get the experience of tracking down rodents underground. These are manmade holes with caged rats inside.
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