Origin: United Kingdom (England)
Origin of Name: The Bedlington Terrier is a breed of small dog named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England.
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They look like lambs in the show ring, and they are gentle like lambs around the house. Therefore, it is discovered that Bedlington spent most of the 1800s doing dirty and sometimes fatal work. Built at Northumberland Mining Shire, which gave the breed its name, Bedlington was a working dog that was expected to be used as a coal mine, vermint killer and pit fighters. The breed acquired the nickname "Gypsy Dog" because it was used by the Romans as stealth hunting companions. An observer of the breed's early years wrote that Bedlington was "the smartest and quickest of our terriers.
The first dog was identified as a Bedlington terrier named Piper, bred in 1825. It was said that Piper was such a game that he was sending crooks even at the age of 14, and was almost blind and toothless. Nail makers from Bedlington took a fancy to the breed and became known for their luxurious terrains. Shire miners and Nailors raised their salaries on epic dogfights, dropping their terriers against each other. One breed historian said, "Bedlington was never a mischief-maker, but once he started a fight, it was to death.
We are happy that Bedlington turned out to be a better lover than the fighters. Thanks to its substantial charm, Bedlington eventually moved from the coal and nail factories to the manor house. The British aristocracy found that Bedlington found attractive, as well as attractive jewelry for its style-conscious lifestyle.
Refinement and continuation of the breed began in 1877 with the formation of the National Bedlington Terrier Club in England. Nine years later, AKC registered its first Bedlington. The citizens of Bedlington, England, still pride themselves on their most famous exports. The Northern League soccer team of Bedlington is called the Terriers, and the city has recently installed park benches like its fleet Kajal breed.
The Bedlington Terrier should perform well on high quality dog food, whether it is commercially manufactured or prepared with the supervision and approval of your vet. Any diet should be appropriate for the age of the dog (puppy, adult or senior). Some dogs are at risk of being overweight, so watch your dog's calorie consumption and weight level. Treatment training can be an important aid, but giving too much can lead to obesity. Know which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not. If you have any concerns about your dog's weight or diet, check with your vet. Clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
Like most terriers, Bedlington has a fair amount of energy and needs regular exercise to stay fit and happy. The breed is energetic, but not quirky or mischievous. A Bedlington loves playing or taking long walks or running, but is later happy to curl up on the couch with his family. Despite their lamb-like appearance, Bedlington was banned for chasing small animals and they do so. They, therefore, require a fitted yard and must be leased for all paths. Many Bedlington enjoy participating in agility, obedience, tracking and earthdog competitions.
Bedlington is generally a healthy breed, and will screen responsible breeders for their reproductive stock for health conditions such as hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder), thrombomethia, and some eye problems. As with all breeds, a bedlington's ears should be checked regularly, and teeth should be brushed daily.
Recommended health tests from the National Breed Club: