Bedlington Terriers are often referred to as "dogs in sheep's clothing" because their coat is white and soft, and their entire appearance resembles a sheep, which is also a pleasure to touch. However, the Bedlington Terrier has a very different inner personality from the appearance, not only competitive, but also good physical endurance. Therefore, the Bedlington Terrier is also known as a dog with "the appearance of a sheep, the heart of a lion".
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Weight: 8 to 10 kg;
Shoulder height: 38 to 43 cm;
Hair: Bedlington Terriers have a sheep-like curly coat, the coat color is generally white, other common also blue, tan and so on;
Life expectancy: 11 to 16 years.
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Although the Bedlington Terrier looks like a mild lamb, in the past, the dog lived next to humans as a hunting dog, and they could hunt foxes, hares, and badgers. People mainly began breeding and breeding the Bedlington Terrier in the 1800s, and in the historical record, the first Bedlington Terrier was a dog named Piper. Piper was born in 1825, and when the dog reached the age of 14, he could still go hunting with his owner.
At the time, the Bedlington Terrier was considered the smartest and fastest of the terriers, so it was loved by English hunters. Once the dog enters battle mode, it will become a fierce warrior and will not back down even if it is in danger. However, over time, the British began to breed the Bedlington Terrier as a domestic companion, after all, the appearance is so soft and cute. At first they were only loved in factories, but then they became popular among the British aristocracy, and through pruning, the dogs became more and more like a cute little lamb.
Nowadays, there are still many people in Europe and the United States who love the Bedlington Terrier, and they will also appear in dog shows. In particular, the home of the Bedlington Terrier, Bedlingtonshire, England, where people are inexplicably fond of this dog, the team also used it to name it, and even designed a park bench for dogs.
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The most troublesome part of the daily care of the Bedlington Terrier is two, one is hair and the other is exercise. In fact, bedlington terriers don't shed much hair, but they grow as fast as sheep and have to be sheared every two months. But the owner can not shave the sheep like it shaved, because it is more complicated and difficult to do, so it is best to give a special beauty salon to trim the dog's hair.
At the same time, the Bedlington Terrier is a hunting dog, so it usually accumulates a lot of physical strength, and if it does not get enough exercise, it may run around or bark around the house. As long as the amount of exercise is enough, the dog will stay quietly by the owner's side. The Bedlington Terrier, although somewhat mischievous and stubborn, is still happy to please its owner, so the training is not difficult. Owners can reward them with more compliments and snacks, while allowing dogs to actively learn while consuming their energy.
Nowadays, the Bedlington Terrier is more of an ornamental dog, and when trained, it can also play well with small children. However, this dog will occasionally bark at strangers, so it is best not to mess with it casually. Overall, the Bedlington Terrier is both an excellent family companion and a loyal guard dog. Such a dog in sheep's clothing, do you want to keep it?
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bibliography:
Haywood S, Fuentealba I C, Kemp S J, et al. Copper toxicosis in the Bedlington terrier: a diagnostic dilemma[J]. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2001, 42(4): 181-185.