Bedlington Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Bedlington Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Bedlington Terrier originates in Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI places the breed in Group 3 (Terriers).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC gives height as 16½ inches for dogs and 15½ inches for bitches, with weight proportionate to height at 17 to 23 pounds.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI gives height at the withers as about 41 cm, with weight between 8 and 10 kg.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a distinctive mixture of hard and soft hair that stands well out from the skin and feels crisp.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are blue, sandy, liver, and the bi-colours blue and tan, sandy and tan, and liver and tan.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is spirited and game, full of confidence.