The Bedlington Terrier was originally given the name Rothbury or Rodbury Terrier in 1825. The breed, however, has been traced as far back as 1782. It is known for its sheep like appearance with a tight curly coat, fleece topped pear shaped head, arched back, tasseled ears, and scimitar shaped tail. The name was changed to Bedlington Terrier in 1870 in honor of the small shire in England where the dogs were first bred. Bedlington was a mining village and the terriers were used to hunt rats in the mines. After this job was over, the terrier was used in dog races and other sporting competitions. The Bedlington Terrier has been referred to as ‘the energetic Englishman’ because of his natural athletic agility and speed. The Bedlington also serves as an excellent guard dog. Safe enough to be around children yet strong enough to kill a dog its own size. For more facts, talk with your North Dallas, TX vet. Set an appointment here: http://summertreevets.com/