bedlington terrier

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Definition of bedlington terrier in English English dictionary

A terrier that is often jokingly said to more closely resemble a sheep than a dog

Breed of dog. It was developed in the 19th century in Northumberland, Eng., and named for Bedlingtonshire, a mining district in the area. Initially established as a fighting dog and hunter of vermin, the breed later became a popular pet. Lamblike in appearance, it has an arched back, a topknot, and a thick, curly coat that is blue-gray, deep reddish brown, or pale sandy, often with tan markings. The breed stands 15-16 in. (38-40 cm) tall and weighs 22-24 lbs. (10-11 kg)

a light terrier groomed to resemble a lamb

Hyphenation

Bed·ling·ton ter·ri·er

Turkish pronunciation

bedlîngtın teriır

Pronunciation

/ˈbedləɴɢtən ˈterēər/ /ˈbɛdlɪŋtən ˈtɛriːɜr/

Etymology

() Named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England.