Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington terier
Key facts
| FCI group | 3. Terriers |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Category | Medium |
| Weight | 8–10 kg |
Recognition features
- Pear-shaped, lamb-like head with no stop and low-set filbert ears
- Thick, linty, twisting coat with a nearly white topknot
- Arched loin and a light, springy, slightly rolling gait
Purpose
Terrier from the mining districts of northern England, originally taking rabbits for the family pot; still a sporting dog.
History
The standard claims the longest traceable pedigree of any terrier; it was once called the Rothbury Terrier and comes from the former mining areas of northern England, where it caught rabbits for the family pot. A breed association was formed in 1877.
Coat
Thick, linty coat standing out from the skin, not wiry, with a tendency to twist; blue, liver or sandy, with or without tan.
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