Bedlington Terrier
Small dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 16-17 inches (41-44 cm) |
Weight: | 8-10 kg |
Form of ear: | Hazel-type ear |
Form of a tail: | Rat tail |
Life span: | 12-14 years |
Japanese Site: | Bedlington Terrier |
Overview
People involved in the work of mine relationship living in North Eun Cumberland region in the north of England, was anxious and want to get a terrier that is skilled in the ability to hunting quickly foxes and weasels. Bedlington Terrier As a result, it was created as a hunting dog in the beginning of the 19th century. The Bedlington Terrier with such capabilities, there is also very popular poachers who. Ironically, this dog was supposed to be in the hands of the nobles, and is used to catch poachers us. The dogs are considered to be in immediate family relationship is very close and the Dandie Dinmont terrier ancestors is bound species and tracking dog hound terrier species and species with a vision and better hearing. Ability of the Whippet is also further provided. From exotic appearance, such as sheep, fixed many fans.
Characteristics
The body full of Rikikan, top line of the back draw a beautiful arch. Limbs long in the terrier species. Distinctive appearance similar to sheep of this dog, due to trimming partial. There is a deep stop The large head, but it is trimmed profile to be a Roman nose. Ear is hanging about the low position, but mowing to clean, to make some tassels (Fusake) to the tip. Double coat consists of coat both hard and soft, curled thin.
Temperament
React promptly to the feelings of the owner, respond well to obedience training. Because there is courage, it has a protective instinct that developed extremely, to be a great guard dog. In addition, because faithful to family, popular as a family dog is high. However, if you do not properly supervise the Bedlington Terrier, you want to be careful because it would start a fight as soon as other dogs.
Color
Some blue, lever, but also sand, which is Kumiawasa~tsu and Tan often. There until dark Hazel from thin eye color.
How to Care & How to Train
In order to maintain the appearance that resembles a sheep, it's necessary to use scissors and clippers, trimming on a regular basis by the hand of professional skilled. Is carried out regularly using the comb and slicker grooming.
Exercise
In order to run quickly, very except in a secure enclosure, avoid letting the exercise without the lead. And or is a cat or dog galloping, so that draw attention of Bedlington. Be careful because sometimes the result tracking begins, it becomes lost in the result.
Disease to be careful
Cataract, retina abnormal formation, skin disease, double eyelashes, pan-progressive retinal atrophy, entropion disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, retina abnormal formation, skin disease, double eyelashes
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Patella dislocation
Inspection want to
Ophthalmologic examination