Bedlington Terrier

In 1825, the first dog known to have been called a Bedlington Terrier was born in the county of Northumberland, England. The Bedlington Terrier is unique in its appearance, as it resembles a lamb, though it is really closer to a Whippet with hair and a bull terrier type head. Do not let the appearance of the Bedlington Terrier fool you, however: the Bedlington has the game, courageous heart of a true Terrier. When they are born, they are solid black, but the pigmentation of the nose will tell you what color the dog will become, as the color lightens quite rapidly, and at about a year of age, the Bedlington has a silvery grey color. If the dog is traumatized by a wound, the hair will grow back black, and gradually lighten. Known to be willing to fight to the death, or to hunt badgers that defied other Terriers, the Bedlington, despite its appearance, has the true Terrier spirit. It is an attractive companion and, when raised well, a very manageable Terrier.