Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D
Author:D. Caroline Coile Ph.D.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Published: 2015-01-23T05:00:00+00:00
1 Eyes almond-shaped
2 Skull narrow, deep, and rounded
3 No stop
4 Profuse topknot
5 Ears triangular with rounded tips, hanging, set low, with a silky tassel at tip
6 Back has arch over loin
7 Good tuck-up
8 Hare feet
Color: blue, sandy, and liver, each with or without tan points; Bedlington pups are born dark, and lighten to adult color by about one year of age
DQ: none
TEMPERAMENT
The Bedlington is among the softer terriers, not only in looks and feel but in temperament. It is companionable, demonstrative, and loyal. It enjoys its creature comforts and is a fairly quiet housedog. Even though it will seldom initiate a fight, it will not allow itself to be intimidated by other dogs and can be a scrappy fighter when pushed. It will give chase to small animals outdoors, but it can usually coexist with them indoors.
UPKEEP
The Bedlington needs daily exercise in a safe place; it loves to run and chase. Its needs can be met with a good long walk or vigorous romp. Its coat needs combing once or twice weekly, plus scissoring to shape the coat every other month. Hair that is shed tends to cling to the other hair rather than shedding.
HEALTH
• Major concerns: copper toxicosis
• Minor concerns: retinal dysplasia, renal cortical hypoplasia, distichiasis
• Occasionally seen: patellar luxation
• Suggested tests: DNA for copper toxicosis, liver biopsy, eye, knee
• Life span: 12–14 years
FORM AND FUNCTION
This graceful, lithe dog has a distinctive silhouette. Its arched loin and racy outline give it great speed and agility. A wolf in lamb’s clothing, the Bedlington is unrivaled in its ability to chase and fight agile but tough quarry. Its gait is light and springy. Its coat is a mixture of hard and soft hair standing off the skin, affording good protection as well as outstanding appearance.
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