The National Bedlington Terrier Club respectfully draw the attention of prospective judges to the specific requirements of the Kennel Club's Breed Standard. Many are not common to other breeds of terrier, but are essential in retaining the general appearance, characteristics and temperament in the Bedlington Terrier.
Being about 16" at the withers, it will be of good type, have good muscle tone and be without exaggerations.
It will carry a thick and linty coat of good colour and move in a very distinctive style.
Close hind movement is not acceptable.
The wheel back and flat back also deviate from the Breed Standard.
(Over Angulated)
(Straight Stifle)
This defect should be penalised very heavily.
This is a photo of a dog’s pads that’s suffering from this painful disabling condition. Many people in the breed will probably not have even seen a photo never mind a dog suffering with it & it should not to be confused with small cracks that all dogs can suffer from time to time.
This is thought to be hereditary by some as it was once seen in some lines more than others but by careful breeding rarely seen these days. The cracks open well down in to the soft inner pads & will get infected at times with puss weeping out also they have corns on the side of the pads that make the pads spread out & it is very painful for the dog to walk.
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