When you first see a dog of this breed, it seems as if you met a beautiful little sheep. They would look great against the backdrop of alpine meadows next to the fat herds. So you want to approach her to stroke the fluffy and delicate white wool. What kind of unusual animals, what kind of character do they have, and how did they manage to get them out?
Lionheart Lamb
We have the case when the appearance is very deceptive - this is a proud and beautiful animal with a very pronounced great sense of self-worth. Outwardly, she is peaceful and very good-natured, but bedlington terrier is not used to yield to anyone. This breed was bred exclusively for hunting small animals. Only long selection work helped to smooth out the incredulity and irritability in these dogs. Now they have become more accommodating, intelligent and balanced animals. Let's list the main advantages and disadvantages of this breed.
According to the legends of dogs this breed was brought out near Rothbury (a city in the UK), and local gypsies used them as silent and skillful poachers. But soon the hunters of England and Scotland appreciated them and began to breed in large numbers. From the town of Bedlington, where the breeding center was located, the name of the new breed was transferred.
Description of dog bedlington terrier
These animals are well built up - the growth is medium, the body is harmonious, the head has a pear-shaped long form with a smoothed occipital mound. Their jaws are powerful enough. Color can be blue, blue with tan, brown or sand. The first eyes - brown, the second - amber, the rest of the eyes are a nutty shade. Their neck is long and fairly high, smoothly turning into the withers. They have ears in the form of elongated triangle (walnut leaf). The back of the bedlington is short and convex. The abdomen of these animals forms a kind of beautiful arch that rises to the groin. The tail is set low, initially thickened, but towards the end more subtle, it has a saber-like shape. Weight of an adult is about ten kilograms. At the withers, dogs and bitches reach a height of about 40 cm. A special delight for beginners is silky and thick wool. It is of medium length and does not fit very close to the skin, it covers well the entire body of the dog, forming beautiful curls. There is one interesting feature of this breed. Puppies bedlington terriers are born chocolate brown or black. But as they grow, they change their color, turning into light handsome men.
At home, they behave calmly. These animals love to play with the ball and run for a walk. Also poorlingtons swim well. This does not prevent them, curled up, lie on your favorite chair. The good quality of this breed is that these dogs are not bad yield to education and training, although there are also stubborn individuals who need an individual approach. Boom on bedlington terriers has never been much, but they have always been valued in aristocratic circles. The demand for such dogs is always stable, which allows them to be constantly in the number of expensive and rare breeds .
Advantages of dogs bedlington terrier:
- good attitude towards children;
- cleanliness;
- well behave indoors;
- there is no pronounced "canine" smell;
- compactness;
- they are not fastidious to food;
- have good health;
- beautiful appearance.
What are the difficulties with dogs of this breed?
- there are hereditary diseases characteristic of the animals bedlington terrier ("copper toxicosis" - a violation of the exchange of copper in the body, which can cause intoxication);
- they can sometimes be uncontrolled and dangerous in a big dog company,
clashes some dogs of this breed with their brethren are able to start, both on occasion and without it; - will not tolerate resentment and will pursue until the end of his opponent.
If you decide to buy such a dog, you should know that she needs a specific care. It consists in a regular (every 6 or 8 weeks) haircut. Also, from their ears with fingers or tweezers, it is necessary to remove excess hair. Do not forget - these handsome men need to constantly comb, which will help get rid of dust and dead hair. But real connoisseurs will not be afraid of such trifles to get the bedlington terrier home.