Here's a few points of the breed, i think it could apply to quite a few of our human Bedlington Terriers, the breed would not be my personal choice, but it is a very distinctive little dog although not that many living in Bedlington, our shops could capitalise more by selling souvenirs for the many visitors and tourists !!!! : lol: General Appearance A graceful, lithe, muscular dog, with no signs of either weakness or coarseness. Whole head pear or wedge-shaped, and expression in repose mild and gentle. Characteristics Spirited and game, full of confidence. An intelligent companion with strong sporting instincts. Temperament Good-tempered, having an affectionate nature, dignified, not shy or nervous. Mild in repose but full of courage when roused. . Ears Moderately sized, filbert-shaped, set on low, and hanging flat to cheek. Thin and velvety in texture; covered with short fine hair with fringe of whitish silky hair at tip. Mouth Teeth large and strong. Scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Neck Long and tapering, deep base with no tendency to throatiness. Springs well up from shoulders, and head carried rather high. . Body Muscular and markedly flexible. Chest deep and fairly broad. Flat ribbed, deep through brisket which reaches to elbow. Back has natural arch over loin creating a definite tuck-up of underline. Body slightly greater in length than height. Feet Long hare feet with thick and well closed up pads. Pads sound and free from cracks or horny excrescences. Tail Moderate length, thick at root, tapering to a point and gracefully curved. Set on low, never carried over back. Gait/Movement Capable of galloping at high speed and have appearance of being able to do so. Action very distinctive, rather mincing, light and springy in slower paces and slight roll when in full stride. Size Height: about 41 cms (16 ins) at withers. This allows for slight variation below in the case of a bitch and above in the case of a dog. Weight: 8-10 kgs (18-23 lbs). Note Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ©