Bedlington Terrier
- Character: Bold, brave, agile, combative
- Type: Medium dog
- Production Place: United Kingdom
- Weight: 8.2-10.4kg
- Life Span: 14-15 years
- Behoof: Watchdog, companion dog
Originated in the 19th century. It is said that the Bedlington Terrier was produced in 1825 by mating with a female Bedlington dog, and that in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, after mixing with breeds such as the Wheaten and Dandie Dinmont Terrier, the breed was improved to be so tall, beautiful, fast and agile, and to maintain its original vigorous and enduring character. The Bellington Terrier coat trimming technique is very complex, so it is best to have it done by an expert when first trimming. For breeders who prefer a clean coat, the best advantage is that the Berrington Terrier does not shed. The overall appearance of the Bellington Terrier gives the first impression of a relatively elegant, gentle, muscular dog without any roughness or weakness. The entire head is pear or wedge shaped and has a gentle and civilized expression when sleeping. Often confused with the Giant Poodle for its size, coat, and stature, the Bellington Terrier is a bold, brave, agile, and aggressive breed that also resembles a small sheep in appearance, but not in character.
The Berrington Terrier is brave, has a stable temperament and is easy to train. It is a civilized, gentle dog, well balanced, without any roughness or weakness. The expression when quiet appears very gentle and soft, with no tendency to be timid or nervous. When excited, this dog is very alert, energetic and courageous. His stamina is also noteworthy, and his body outline is clearly displayed when they are running at high speed.
He has the heart of a lion. Has been used to drive away small vermin, hunting otters, foxes, etc. The personality is very unlike the beautiful appearance, highly combative and a breed with strong jaws. The Bellington Terrier retains a strong need for mental stimulation, which can be fatal to it if lacking sufficient exercise. Generally suitable for children and for city life, he can adapt to both hot and cold climates, is an excellent guard dog, a loyal family dog, and can live peacefully with children as long as he is not deliberately teased. For a young Berrington, it is very uncomfortable to change to a new environment, often in a highly nervous trance due to fear, and a little movement may frighten him. You can wait until he is familiar with the new environment and then play and play together.