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Bedlington terrier

American  

noun

  1. one of an English breed of terriers having a topknot and a thick, fleecy, usually bluish coat, groomed to resemble a lamb.


Bedlington terrier British  
/ ˈbɛdlɪŋtən /

noun

  1. Often shortened to: Bedlington.  a lithe, graceful breed of terrier having a long tapering head with no stop and a thick fleecy coat

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Bedlington terrier

First recorded in 1865–70; named after Bedlington

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Adam Rodney and Ollie, a Bedlington terrier: ‘In his own bed, not mine. I know because I bought a surveillance camera’ Facebook Twitter Pinterest Adam Rodney and his dog Ollie.

From The Guardian Oct. 11, 2015

Kekich swapped his wife, Susanne, his two kids and a Bedlington terrier for Peterson’s wife, Marilyn, their two kids and a poodle.

From Washington Post Feb. 26, 2012

He also hopes to persuade members of Bedlington terrier dog clubs in the United States to buy jerseys, shirts, jackets, scarves and hats featuring the woolly pooch on the official team crest.

From New York Times Feb. 7, 2011

No Bedlington terrier had ever won the best in show in 40 years of Westminster competition.

From Time Magazine Archive

The air-bed, like the Bedlington terrier, must be approached with caution. 

From Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories by Merriman, Henry Seton

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