Height: 15 to 16 inches at shoulder
Weight: 17 to 23 pounds
Coat: crisp and curly
Life span: 14 to 16 years
Breed Group: Terriers

The Bedlington Terrier originated as a killer of vermin and poacher's sidekick. Today Bedlingtons excel as companions and in the show ring. Although they still have excellent hunting instincts, a keen sense of smell, and the will to go to ground, they are rarely used in the field.