Bedlington Terrier Puppy

If your feel like having a Bedlington Terrier Puppy in possession, now it is about time for you to prepare yourself for a serious responsibility. Although these dogs look cute and merry, they have a mind of their own and may get into trouble in some cases. Like all terriers, they are very quick on the uptake, but may show sudden aggression toward other dogs. They are known to have fought to death in dog fighting contests, and with the self-abandon comparable to that of Pit Bull Terriers or Bull Terriers.

These dogs are not very large, measuring 16-17 inches high at the withers and weighing 17-23 lbs. They have a crisp non-shedding coat that comes in blue, liver and sandy, with or without tan markings. It is also water repellent, since Bedlington Terriers are excellent swimmers and can hunt in the water, to say nothing of hunting in rain. Bedlington Terrier Puppies look very funny and sweet, and they always need someone to play with.

Bedlington Terrier Puppies require consistent socialization. Socialized dogs can get on well with non-canine pets (cats, rabbits, rodents, etc.) They are usually good with animals they have shared home with from birth, but may chase alien animals, which is actually a manifestation of their long-inherited hunting inclinations. Bedlington Terriers are self-assured and protective dogs. They make superb watch dogs, but are relatively tolerant of strangers and make friends with them easily.

These dogs can be a little hard to train. They are self-assertive and a little stubborn, but they do not tolerate heavy-handed training. Professional breeders do not usually recommend this breed for inexperienced dog owners. Obedience-training is mandatory for this breed. More often than not, Bedlington Terrier Puppies have to be taught not to bark. These dogs show good results in agility and obedience, as well as other activities, such as fetching and flyball.

Bedlington Terriers are prone to several genetic abnormalities, particularly Copper Storage Disease, resulting from improper functioning of the liver. The accumulation of copper in the body may lead to Copper Toxicosis, a potentially dangerous poisoning, which is one of the most common causes of death among young Bedlington Terriers. This is a genetic condition, and it is quite traceable by systematic genetic examinations. When purchasing a Bedlington Terrier Puppy, please, make sure you are buying from a conscientious and qualified breeder and do not be shy to ask for documented genetic check results.