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    Bedlington Terrier

    The Bedlington Terrier is a quite unique looking dog that's often described as being "lamb-like" and they are renowned for being excellent companions and pets as well as being very popular in the showring. True to their terrier type Bedlingtons are "spirited and game" being highly skilled hunters in the field and remain so even when kept in a home environment. One of the oldest pedigree terriers around the Bedlington was originally bred in northern England but by 1877 their reputation for being extremely able hunters soon spread to other regions of the land. These dogs may look like lambs but they have the heart of a lion.
    Lifespan
    13-15 years
    Breed group
    Terrier
    Weight
    Male: 8-10kg
    Female: 8-10kg
    Height
    Male: 41-43cm
    Female: 39-41cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Rothbury terrier, Rodberry terrier, Rothbury's lamb
    Breed Size
    Small
    Breed Type
    Terrier, Hypoallergenic
    Health tests available
    eye scheme, COMMD1
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    High
    Easy to train
    Medium
    Shedding
    Very light
    Grooming
    needs
    Medium
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to older children
    Health of breed
    Very low
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    High
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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