Bedlington Terrier

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He was developed in Northumberland, England in the mining shire of Bedlington, for hunting
• His exact origin is a mystery
• In 1825 a man in Bedlington breed the first dog that was named the Bedlington Terrier
• He was kept to kill rats in homes and as a hunter to draw out badges and foxes

Personality and Behavior

• He's full of energy, agile, can run very fast and has lots of endurance
• He's affectionate and loving to his family
• He is fearless and won't back down from any aggressor
• He's a good swimmer

Training

• He's fairly easy to train. He learns commands at an average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds virtually no hair. You'll be hard-pressed to find a hair in your home! (Good for clean-freaks.)

Grooming / Maintenance

• Option 1: Clip his coat short every few months and then it only needs to be brushed occasionally.
• Option 2: Clip and scissor his long coat into shape every 6 weeks and then brush it once a week keep it mat and tangle free.

Other varieties

• N/A

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