AKC Terrier Group
Bedlington Terrier
Loyal. energetic. Yours.
The first time you see a Bedlington Terrier, your brain short-circuits. That's a lamb, you think.
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"The first time you see a Bedlington Terrier, your brain short-circuits. That's a lamb, you think. That's a lamb with a topknot standing in a dog park."
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The Bedlington Terrier experience
You know you're a Bedlington Terrier owner when...
●You've answered 'What kind of dog is that?' approximately four thousand times and the conversation always starts with 'Is that a lamb?'. ou've answered 'What kind of dog is that?' approximately four thousand times and the conversation always starts with 'Is that a lamb?'
●Your grooming bill rivals a salon visit for yourself, that topknot doesn't sculpt itself. our grooming bill rivals a salon visit for yourself, that topknot doesn't sculpt itself
●They go from dignified couch ornament to full terrier chaos in 0. seconds flat when they spot something worth chasing
●You've watched your Bedlington prance past bigger dogs with the energy of someone who knows they're the best-dressed at every party. ou've watched your Bedlington prance past bigger dogs with the energy of someone who knows they're the best-dressed at every party
●That lamb-soft coat picks up exactly zero dirt but requires clipping every six weeks or your dog starts looking like an avant-garde art installation. hat lamb-soft coat picks up exactly zero dirt but requires clipping every six weeks or your dog starts looking like an avant-garde art installation
At a glance
alsoKnownAsRothbury Terrier, Rothbury's Lamb
size17–23 lbs
temperamentLoyal, energetic, charming, spirited, affectionate, graceful
lifespan11–16 years
energyModerate (happy with a good romp but equally content curling up like a decorative pillow)
goodWithFamilies, singles, apartments, anyone who appreciates a dog that looks like fine art
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Last updated: 2026-03-17
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