DON'T favour the narrow / gun-barrel fronts, or worse those tight at elbow standing with feet apart.
The National Bedlington Terrier Club respectfully draw the attention of prospective judges to the specific requirements of the Kennel Club's Breed Standard. Many are not common to other breeds of terrier, but are essential in retaining the general appearance, characteristics and temperament in the Bedlington Terrier.
| Guides: | General, Head and Skull, Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Body, Forequarters, Hindquarters, Feet, Tail |
DO select a truly balanced animal, which conforms to the
Breed Standard.
Being about 16" at the withers, it will be of good type, have good muscle
tone and be without exaggerations.
It will carry a thick and linty coat of
good colour and move in a very distinctive style.
DO penalise the shy nervous animal. DON'T be influenced by glamour. DO remember the sound animal will display drive and purpose in his gait. DON'T condone the eye-catching 'Hackney action' nor plaiting, dishing and paddling. Close hind movement is not acceptable.
DO look for a skull that is deeper than it is wide and without protruding cheekbones. DON'T accept a weak jaw or pinched nostrils.
DO mark down weeping or tear-stained eyes.
DON'T encourage the thick leathery ear, with the hard fibrous sinew.
DON'T disadvantage the level or pincer bite greatly; it was accepted and included in the descriptive particulars of 1882 and was retained in the Breed Standard until after 1980.
DO promote the animal with a markedly flexible, muscular body and a natural roach over the loin. DON'T accept the exaggerated humped back. The wheel back and flat back also deviate from the Breed Standard.
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DO ensure the forelegs are straight and wider apart at
the dog's chest than at the feet. DON'T favour the narrow / gun-barrel fronts, or worse those tight at elbow standing with feet apart. |
DON'T encourage over-angulation, it is every bit as faulty as poor angulation.
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INCORRECT (straight stifle) |
CORRECT |
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DO look for the hare foot. DON'T accept cracked and corny feet. This defect should be penalised very heavily. |
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DO ensure the tail is set on low and is never carried over the level of the back.
