| The Bedlington Terrier is a good looking, hardy small | | | | This dog was given to a man named Joseph Ainsley, |
| dog that looks quite similar to a short lamb. He is a | | | | who mated Phoebe with another dog named Old |
| good family dog, well behaves, gets along very well | | | | Piper. Phoebe and Old Piper then produced Young |
| with children, and has the qualities of a first-rate | | | | Piper, the first dog that gave way to the new name |
| watchdog, which makes him a formidable fighter if | | | | Bedlington Terrier. |
| provoked. | | | | It was in the year 1825 when the systematic |
| He is very easy to train and has been successfully | | | | breeding of the Bedlington started. The breed was |
| used in obedience competitions. The Breed Standard | | | | first revealed in the show ring during the 1860s and |
| regards this dog as: A graceful, lithe, muscular dog | | | | the first Bedlington Terrier club was formed in 1875. |
| with no sign of weakness or coarseness. | | | | Feeding: Suggested feeding for this breed is 1 can of |
| The expression in repose should be mild and gentle, | | | | quality brand meat product (13.3oz size) with biscuit |
| though not shy or nervous. When roused, the eyes | | | | added in equal part by volume or 11/2 cupfuls of dry |
| should sparkle and the dog look full of temper and | | | | food. |
| courage. | | | | Exercise: Similar to most Terriers, the Bedlington |
| Size: The average height for this breed should be | | | | Terrier is a very energetic and inquisitive dog who |
| about 16in. at the shoulder with a slight difference | | | | enjoys a long run or a good game of ball. However, |
| which is a little below for females and a little above | | | | he can easily adapt to apartment life as long as he is |
| for males. The average weight should be between | | | | given regular walks. |
| 18-23lb. | | | | Grooming: The Bedlington Terrier coat does not shed, |
| History and origin: Many believe that the Whippet or | | | | which is a great bonus for those who do not have |
| Greyhound played some role in the origin of this | | | | the time to clean their house everyday. |
| breed. Also, his soft topknot provides a strong | | | | The dead hairs stay in the coat until they are |
| theory that he shares a common ancestry with the | | | | combed out. His coat needs to be trimmed regularly |
| Dandie Dinmont Terrier. | | | | to prevent tangles. In addition, he should be given a |
| He possesses similar characteristic to some terriers | | | | good brushing everyday with a moderately stiff |
| that existed with tinkers in Rothbury Forest, | | | | brush. |
| Northumberland during the 18th century. In 1820, a | | | | Bathing him too often will weaken his coat. The hairs |
| Mr. J. Howe came to Bedlington, Northumberland with | | | | inside his ears should be regularly removed which can |
| a female dog named Phoebe. | | | | be done by simply pulling them out with tweezers. |