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.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of Bedlington terrier

First recorded in 1865–70; named after Bedlington

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Bedlington terrier

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

Let’s deal with the most glaring component first: Who trades a Bedlington terrier for 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

Fido was our Bedlington terrier, which, having been reared by Newcastle colliers, and taught to draw a badger,—whatever that may mean,—I am hazy about it,—had a passion for burrowing after any thing buried.

From The Vicar's Daughter by MacDonald, George