Like most terrier breeds, the Bedlington Terrier's roots are in England. Bedlington Terriers were developed in the late 1800s by coal miners who wanted a versatile dog that could course a rabbit, dig out a badger, swim down an otter, retrieve a duck or rid the house of rats. A lively but scruffy dog, the Bedlington Terrier caught the eye of fanciers who were more interested in their exotic look than utility.
