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Bedlington Terrier: England's Small Hunting Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Type
- Terrier
- Origin
- England
- Height
- 41 cm
- Weight
- 8 kg
This small breed takes its name from Bedlington, a mining town in Northumberland in North East England. It comes from England and is a terrier. Its recorded height is 41 cm and its recorded weight is 8 kg. The breed began as a hunting dog and has also been used for racing, dog sports, conformation shows and companionship.
What the Bedlington Terrier is
This small English terrier is named for Bedlington, the Northumberland mining town. Its recorded height is 41 cm and its recorded weight is 8 kg.
Hunting was its original purpose. Later, it was used for dog racing, dog sports, conformation shows and companionship.
Starting with its background
Its place of origin is England. Readers comparing English breeds can browse dog breeds from England alongside this one.
The Bedlington Terrier is listed as a dog and as a terrier type.
What stands out
The breed has several recorded roles: hunting, racing, dog sports, conformation showing and companionship.
Its listed relatives include the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Whippet and Otterhound.
What to keep in mind
The facts identify the breed as small and give a height of 41 cm and a weight of 8 kg. They do not give a lifespan figure or further care details.
Its history covers both hunting and later sporting, show and companion roles, so its background is broader than one single use.
Breed information
There is no purchase price or ownership cost in the available facts. This page records the breed's origin, roles and listed measurements only.
Who may want another breed
Readers seeking a breed with a different origin or type can compare other entries in dog breeds.
The available facts do not describe temperament, health or care, so they are not enough for decisions based on those points.
Verdict
Choose the Bedlington Terrier if you want an English terrier with a hunting history and later links to racing, dog sports, conformation shows and companionship.
Its recorded size is 41 cm and 8 kg. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Whippet and Otterhound are listed as close relatives.
What stands out
- Origin and name are tied to Bedlington in Northumberland, England.
- Originally bred for hunting.
- Later used in racing, dog sports, shows and companionship.
- Related to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Whippet and Otterhound.
Worth knowing
- No temperament, health or care information is provided.
- Its recorded history spans several roles rather than one narrow purpose.
Suits
- Readers seeking a small English terrier
- People interested in hunting and sporting history
- Comparisons with related breeds
Think twice if
- You need lifespan, temperament, health or care details before deciding.
- You are looking for a breed from another country or type.
In short
The Bedlington Terrier is an English terrier with a clear place name behind its identity and a history that began in hunting. It later appeared in racing, dog sports, conformation shows and companion homes. The recorded measurements are 41 cm in height and 8 kg in weight. Those looking for a small dog tied to England and several working or sporting settings may find this background useful. The available facts do not cover lifespan, temperament, health or care, so those questions need further information before choosing.
Questions
Where does the Bedlington Terrier come from?
It comes from England and takes its name from Bedlington, a mining town in Northumberland in North East England.
What was the Bedlington Terrier bred to do?
Its original breeding purpose was hunting.
How big is a Bedlington Terrier?
The recorded height is 41 cm and the recorded weight is 8 kg.
What has the breed been used for?
After its hunting origins, it was used in dog racing, dog sports, conformation shows and as a companion dog.
What breeds is it related to?
The listed close relatives are the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Whippet and Otterhound.
Is the Bedlington Terrier a terrier?
Yes. It is listed as a dog of terrier type.
More dog breeds from England
Other terrier breeds
Photo credits16 photographs on this page
- Bedlington Terrier — David Owsiany · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Black and Tan Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 4.0 · file page
- border collie — Horacio Cambeiro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bull Terrier — Lilly M · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- Clumber Spaniel — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Foxhound — Luna04 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Mastiff — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Setter — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- English Toy Terrier — sannse · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Field Spaniel — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Lancashire Heeler — Svenska Mässan · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Lucas Terrier — Harper Barker · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Manchester Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Miniature Bull Terrier — Desaix83 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Northern Inuit Dog — Malfuros · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Norwich Terrier — H. Gisin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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