information on working bedlington terriers

[TJH 0]

As the title says Im after info on working bedlington terriers & lines and the pros & cons of the breed im looking into getting on for abit of ratting Ta TJH

[TOPPER 1,809]

there s a thread on here somewhere by swanseajack = workingbedlingtons look it up, theres still some of us about that work them or have a look on www,workingbedlington.co.uk

[diggory 130]

there s a thread on here somewhere by swanseajack = workingbedlingtons look it up, theres still some of us about that work them or have a look on www,workingbedlington.co.uk

one of the best threads thats been on here too !

[shepp 2,285]

I have one from Rillington lines, great little bitch, works any cover. She retreives naturaly having never been taught, loves retreiving from water.

I only use her for rabbiting.

She is quite sensible and bright for a terrier but when on a scent she sometimes looses the ability to hear me.

I think they have the best nose of any terrier but definately not the best coat.

Good little dogs to have around, i would get another.

Shepp

[twotone 6]

They come in a variety of sizes 13"/14" up to 19", can have good drive depending on breeding, In the main not the best of jackets. Dont get hung up on lines try to get a worker to worker bred all else is just names.

[dannys lad 0]

iv been toying with the idear of getting a bedlington.they come

 

across as good all round dogs

[heart of wales 19]

The saying wolf in sheeps clothing was made for the beddy,they are the dogs for ratting and many other things fantastic nose speed determination the most impressive thing is their strike,like a cobra,mine is in her second season now and I look at her sometimes and think where the f k did that come from.

[lurchers 2,763]

game little dogs mate,when out working everything sticks to them,i think the bitches are more head strong that the dogs,nose like a spaniel,heart of a lion just a crappy coat compaired to most breeds but you will enjoy them atb

[TJH 0]

Would a % of another breed improve the quality of the coat with out dulling the pros of the bedy. I would only want a worker to worker bred dog. I only want the dog for ratting would height make a difference. Thank you all for your help & advice.

[shepp 2,285]

I think out crossing to a border is a good choice because they share a common ancestry and are both sensible types.

Mine reminds me of droopy from the cartoon, looks dopey then suddenly bursts into life. I think they have a lot of potential in the right hands, mine takes a bit of a back seat, don't expect much of her just working cover while my lurcher gets the training.

Shepp

[TJH 0]

Shepp what do you mean by sensible types. Sorry if it seems a dim question

[shepp 2,285]

Well with my bitch she stands back and weighs up situations instead of like some terriers flying in and thinking about it after.

She does as she's told, does'nt pull on the lead and is not one for fighting but will stick up for herself if she has to.

She's not very yappy and when i take her out she will sit quietly on my passenger seat.

Saying all that she is constantly on the go when there are rabbits about.

I like her character because i am a running dog fan first and the beddy i think is about closest in temperament to a running dog.

Others prefer the high octane, all action working of the plummers and russells but then variety is the spice of life.

Shepp

[TJH 0]

got you bud thanks very much for your help Thats what i want in a dog I dont want a dog thats hyper 24 7