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Bedlington Terrier

bedlington terrier dog
     
group: terrier height: 15-16.5" / 38.1-41.91 cm height of a bedlington terrier dog
types: weight: 17-23 lbs / 7.71-10.4 kg
colors: blue, sandy, liver, blue and tan, sandy and tan, liver and tan, white with liver, sandy or blue shadings
physical traits: built for speed, graceful, strong, lively, energetic
hair type: silky, moderately short, dense, cottony, slightly curly, mixture of hard and soft
personality/
temperament:
assertive, alert, playful, gentle, lively, intelligent, inquisitive, courageous, hardy, endurance, wary of strangers, easy to train. some may be shy, nervous, jealous of children and other pets, barks alot
maintenance/
special needs:

groom daily, does not shed, socialize early, needs exercise and mental stimulation or can be destructive, can't live outdoors, groom for show
nickname: 'has head of a lamb with the heart of a lion', Rothbury Terrier
origination: Great Britain, possibly from the Whippet, Otterhound and Dandie Dinmont
bred for: rat, badger hunting
identifying traits:  
ideal for: companionship, family, watchdog, city life (with exercise)
good with kids? yes
life expectancy: 14-15 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns : eye: cataracts, districhiasis, imperforate lacrimal punctum, microphthalmos, retinal dysplasia,
liver / pancreas: copper-associated hepatopathy
kennel clubs: akc, ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group), ckc
rescues:    
 
bedlington terrier dog
 
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