Bedlington Terrier
Terrier Group
Height at Shoulders
15-17.5 in
Weight
17-23 lbs
Life Expectancy
11-16 yrs
History
The Bedlington Terrier originated during the early 1800's in the village of Bedlington in Northumberland, England. They were very popular amongst miners, assisting with alleviating the mines of rats during the day and then entering the dog fighting rings as night. The Bedlington Terrier had many other jobs in their early days, including traveling and hunting with the Romanis, coursing rabbits, and dog racing. The first dog to be officially named a Bedlington Terrier, Piper, hunted badgers from the time he was 8 months old until he was blind and was said to have saved a child from being killed by a pig.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Bedlington Terriers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Common Traits
Goofy, playful, and love to be the center of attention
True terriers- love to dig and chase and have a tenacious personality
Very intelligent but can be stubborn during training
Laid-back and relaxed at home as long as their daily exercise requirements are met
Many feel uneasy around other dogs- especially of the same sex
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