Bedlington terrier is a dog that looks somewhat like a lamb. It has a soft, fleecy coat, and the fur on its head is often trimmed so that its face looks like a sheep’s face. The Bedlington has long legs and a slender body. For dog shows, the American Kennel Club requires Bedlingtons to weigh from 17 to 23 pounds (7.7 to 10 kilograms). Its coat is bluish-white or reddish-brown and may have tan marks. The dog is named for Bedlington, England. It came from Bedlington in 1825. Originally, it was raised to fight badgers. It is related to the otterhound and whippet.
