About This Breed
BEDLINGTON TERRIER
Country/Date of origin: England/19th Century
The origin of the breed is a mystery but it came to popularity in the mining town of Northumberland, England. Miners brought it underground to clear the tunnels of rats. Used as a poacher's dog by gypsies who admired its speed and gameness. Probably the result of crosses between whippets and Dandie Dinmont Terriers. Refined in the 1870's to its present form.
Other Names: Rothbury Terrier, Gypsy Dog
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