BEDLINGTON TERRIER

Bedlington terrier. breed of dog developed in the 1800s in Northumberland, England, and named for Bedlingtonshire, a mining district in the area. The breed, which established itself locally as a fighting dog and a courageous hunter of badgers and other vermin, was later popular as a pet. Lamblike in appearance, the Bedlington terrier has an arched back, a topknot, and a thick, curly coat, linty in texture and blue-gray, deep reddish brown, or pale sandy, often with tan markings. It stands 15 to 16 inches (38 to 40.5 cm) and weighs 22 to 24 pounds (10 to 11 kg). See the Table of Selected Breeds of Terriers for further information.