Bedlington Terrier love

Bedlington Terrier

Definitions

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  • noun A terrier that is often jokingly said to more closely resemble a sheep than a dog.

Etymologies

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Named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England.

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Examples

  • If you really want to freak people out, Ann, get a Bedlington Terrier, everyone will ask why you're walking around with a lamb.

    The top 10 American dogs vs. the top 10 New York City dogs. Ann Althouse 2009

  • He was able to save the family dog, a Bedlington Terrier named Worf, after it bolted out the back door.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • Brent Husser said the dog, a Bedlington Terrier named Worf, is in his possession for the time being.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • He was able to save the family dog, a Bedlington Terrier named Worf, after it bolted out the back door.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • They have a son and a daughter in their early twenties - and the family is completed by a Bedlington Terrier puppy called Bertie!

    unknown title 2009

  • They have a son and a daughter in their early twenties - and the family is completed by a Bedlington Terrier puppy called Bertie!

    unknown title 2009

  • They have a son and a daughter in their early twenties - and the family is completed by a Bedlington Terrier puppy called Bertie!

    unknown title 2009

  • I have a Bedlington Terrier and would highly recommend the breed not too big, hypoallergenic, and great with kids, but I know it’s way too elitist looking.

    The Search for the First Puppy - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

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