Bedlington Terrier

Description:
The Bedlington terrier is most definitely a very rare and unusual dog. This is a very hard, athletic dog that has a lot of grace and style. The head of this dog is narrow, but deep and rounded. It has a long jawbone and a short skull. There isn't any stop and the profile of this dog flows downwards. The head should not be wide or pointy around the cheeks. Its eyes have an almond shape to them and they are small and sunken as well as oblique and pretty high up on the head. The jawbone of this dog is long and becomes narrow. They have strong muzzles that are full of bones under the eyes. The neck of this dog is long and narrow, not clumsy. Its head is held up high and its body is longer than it is in height, it is muscular and lightweight. The hind legs are longer than the front legs and are straight. The thigh should look large and inclined and slightly angled. The hocks are strong and low, they should not look open or closed. The coat of the Bedlington terrier is a mix of wired and soft hair that sticks up, it shouldn't be rough to the touch; it is sort of crisped and tends to frizz. Its tail hangs low and is slightly inserted and ends in a tip shape. The color of this dog varies anywhere from blue to brownish, etc. they tend to have dark spots on their coats as well. The males should be around forty-one centimeters in height and females around thirty-nine centimeters in height. Their weight varies anywhere from 8 kilograms to 10 and a half kilograms.

Ideal owner:
The adorable Bedlington terrier is known and considered the clown of the canine world. This dog requires a lot of attention from the family it is to live with and when it is raised in a family it can be quite affectionate with children and extremely loyal and affectionate with its owners. They have very good characters and can be very brave.

Growth:
There is a pretty big difference from an adult Bedlington terrier to a puppy. Dog breeders have said that only an amused person can truly judge the potential of a puppy. For those of you who do not know, Bedlington terriers are black when they are born or dark chocolate brown and they eventually go changing to blue, brown, or sandy color as they grow into adulthood. If you are interested in acquiring one of these loveable dogs make sure to avoid those that have long backs, narrow chests, and those that are noticeable lacking of substance because these are defects that cannot be corrected with age. The teeth should close in a scissor like way and their lips should close well. Make sure also that their premolars are not missing. Bedlington terriers usually eat with no problems but you must make sure to give it a well balanced diet.

General health:
Bedlington terriers generally live long healthy lives. This dog is a true terrier and it shows and has all of the characteristics of a terrier. The amount of care they require are pretty demanding mostly due to the hairstyle they usually have that must be done professionally. Breeders have suggested to not keep this dog in high temperatures for extended periods of time, especially when its hair is kept longer. The worse problem this dog could run into is extensive retention of copper in the liver. It has been observed and calculated that fifty percent of the breed could suffer from this problem. If you are interested in getting a Bedlington terrier make sure to demand a certificate that indicates that the parents of the dog were in good health. Another known problem in this breed is retina dysphasia, which is also hereditary, and this is why it is vital the owner gets the dog checked. Since this dog is a terrier it requires a lot of exercise and training.