Bedlington terrier
noun
Bed·ling·ton terrier
ˈbed-liŋ-tən- 
: a swift lightly built terrier of English origin with a long narrow head, arched back, and usually curly coat
called also Bedlington
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His best friend is Asta, a Bedlington terrier.
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One in four Bedlington terriers will get copper toxicosis, a liver-damaging ailment that's fatal when untreated.
—Rosie Mestel, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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Henry I. Miller, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026
One in four Bedlington terriers will get copper toxicosis, a liver-damaging ailment that's fatal when untreated.
—Rosie Mestel, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
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“Bedlington terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bedlington%20terrier. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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Bedlington terrier
noun
Bed·ling·ton terrier
ˌbed-liŋ-tən-
: any of a breed of terriers with a narrow head, arched back, and usually curly coat
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