The Bedlington terrier is a terrier-like breed of dog that was named after the “mining town” of “Bedlington” in “North East England”.

Appearance

A Bedlington terrier appears somewhat similar to a lamb, possibly due to its non-shedding fur that has a woolly texture. These dogs cab be of many colors starting from sandy, blue, dark black/brown to sable or liver. The color appears paler with aging. The coarse coat of the dogs plays an important role in protecting them.

Temperament

This breed of dog has a placid appearance. However, this appearance of theirs may be quite misleading! It is because they are quite ferocious by nature and usually play a dominant role in dog fights. They are quite loyal and affectionate towards their owners.

Health

The average life span of a Bedlington is about 13.5 years. Aging, hepatic as well as urologic problems are some of the common health issues that lead to their death. In addition to these, cataracts, heart murmur, copper toxicosis or copper storage diseases are some of the common health issues faced by a Bedlington terrier.

History

Originally this breed of dog was called as “Rodbery” or “Rothbury” terrier. This name was derived from a popular bitch that was brought from “Staffordshire”. A group of nail makers brought this breed to Rothbury. The Bedlington terriers were used to “rodent hunting” and worked together with groups of foxhounds. In the year 1948, the United Kennel Club recognized the “Bedlington terrier”.

Miscellaneous

For keeping their coats in proper shape, the Bedlington terrier should be groomed after every six to eight weeks. These highly energetic dogs require innumerable aerobic play sessions as well as vigorous walks for keeping them content and happy.

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible. Why? Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog. However, there are tons of “so-called dog training” products on the market. Trust me, I have tried them all. However, one continues to rise above the rest - Secrets to Dog Training .

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