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Bedlington Terrier

This unique breed has a lamb like look about it, but don't be fooled, he is a terrier through and through. A North Country dog, originally his role was to catch rabbits for the family pot, and a sporting dog he still remains. One of the features peculiar to this breed is the coat which is described as linty and his trim outline does require regular trimming. Although his expression is mild he is quite capable of fending for himself, but will not seek a scrap. He is tough little dog, good in the house, and make a delightful family pet.

General Appearance ** A graceful, lithe, muscular dog, with no signs of either weakness or coarseness. Whole head pear or wedgeshaped, and expression in repose mild and gentle.

Characteristics ** Spirited and game, full of confidence. An intelligent companion with strong sporting instincts.

Temperament ** Good temperament, having an affectionate nature, dignified, not shy or nervous. Mild in repose but full of couage when roused.

Head & Skull ** Skull narrow, but deep and rounded; covered with with profuse silky top - knot which should be nearly white. Jaw long and tapering. There must be no stop the line from occiput to nose end straight and unbroken. Well filled up beneath eye, close fitting lips, without flew. Nostrils large and well defined.

Eyes ** Small, bright and deep set.Ideal eue has appearance of being triangular. Blues a dark eye; blue and tans have lighter eye with amber lights and sandies a light hazel eye.

Ears ** Moderately sized, filbert shaped, set on low, and hanging flat to cheek. Thin and velvety in texture; covered with short fine hair with fringe of whitish silky hair on tip.

Mouth ** Teeth large and strong> Scissor bite, i. e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws.

Neck ** Long and tapering , deep base with no tendency to throatiness. Springs well up from shoulders, and head carried rather high.

ForeQuarters ** Forelegs straight, wider apart at chest than at feet. Pasterns long and slightly sloping without weakness. Shoulders flat and sloping.

Body ** Muscular and markedly flexble. Chest deep and fairly broad. Flat ribbed, deep through brisket which reaches to elbow. Back has natural arch over loin creating a definite tuck up of underline. Body slightly greater in length than height.

HindQuarters ** Muscular and moderate length, arched loin with curved topline immediately above loins. Hindlegs have appearance of being longer than forelegs. Hocks strong and well let down, turning neither in or out.

Feet ** Long hair feet with thick and well closed up pads.

Tail ** Moderate length, Think at root, tapering to a point and gracefully curved. Set on low, never carried over back.

Gait & Movement ** Capable of galloping at high speed and have appearance of being able to do so. Action very distincive, rather mincing, light and springy in slower paces and slight roll when in full stride.

Coat ** Very distinctive. Thick and linty, standing well out from skin, but not wiry. A distinct tendency to twist, particulary one head and face.

Colour ** Blue, liver, or sandy with or without tan. Darker pigment to be en couraged. Blues and blue and tans must have black noses; liver and sandies must have brown noses.

Size ** Height: about 41 cms { 16 ins } at withers. This allows for slight variation below in the case of a dog. Weight: 8.2-10. 4 kgs { 18 - 23 lbs } .

Faults ** Any deperatute from the fore going points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.