Bedlington
Woolly British terrier
A Bedlington is a Bedlington terrier, a breed of dog with a distinctive lamb-like appearance—narrow head, curly coat, and arched back.
Originally bred in the mining town of Bedlington, England, for hunting vermin, the breed is now primarily kept as a companion: Her Bedlington won best in show.
Small vermin-hunting dog
- arched backSpine bent upward
- topknotHair gathered atop head
- non-sheddingDoesn't lose fur
- hypoallergenicUnlikely to cause reactions
blue · liver · sandy · show dog · grooming · pedigree · purebred · conformation
Gentle like young sheep
- woollyCovered in soft fibers
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- soft coatSmooth-textured outer garment
crisp texture · curly · tufted · linty · distinctive · elegant · graceful · athletic build
Soft and kind
- spiritedFull of vim
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- companionableFriendly and agreeable
playful · alert · intelligent · courageous · tenacious · energetic · good-natured · adaptable
Quickness and ease
- coursingMoving swiftly through
- obedienceCompliance with authority
- companionOne who keeps company
- therapy dogAnimal providing psychological comfort
rally · tracking · family pet
terrier
Small vermin-hunting dog
- arched backSpine bent upward
- topknotHair gathered atop head
- non-sheddingDoesn't lose fur
hypoallergenic · blue · liver · sandy · show dog · grooming · pedigree · purebred · conformation · ratting
lamblike
Gentle like young sheep
soft coat · crisp texture · curly · tufted · linty · distinctive · elegant · graceful · athletic build · lithe
gentle
Soft and kind
- spiritedFull of vim
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
companionable · playful · alert · intelligent · courageous · tenacious · energetic · good-natured · adaptable · sensitive
agility
Quickness and ease
therapy dog · rally · tracking · family pet