. The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs. Dogs. THE BEDLINGTON TERRIEE. 411 ous hair' the old or dead coat. Any removal of the new coat, or trimming of head or ears, they consider improper ; With this decision it is believed that Bed- lington men in general will be satisfied. But few Bedlingtons have been shown in the United States as yet, and they have been mostly imported speci- mens. If they were shown in larger numbers, so that the ty
. The American book of the dog. The origin, development, special characteristics, utility, breeding, training, points of judging, diseases, and kennel management of all breeds of dogs. Dogs. THE BEDLINGTON TERRIEE. 411 ous hair' the old or dead coat. Any removal of the new coat, or trimming of head or ears, they consider improper ; With this decision it is believed that Bed- lington men in general will be satisfied. But few Bedlingtons have been shown in the United States as yet, and they have been mostly imported speci- mens. If they were shown in larger numbers, so that the type could be more readily seen and appreciated, it would greatly help them in popularity. Now, in the poorly filled classes, they look like survivors of a nearly extinct race. They are not understood. However, there are opportuni- ties aft'orded each year of showing under excellent judges. New faces ajDpear from time to time on the show benches, and testify to an appreciation among some few. If these dogs ever get a favorable start, I do not see why they may not become favorites in certain parts of the United States. They are especially adapted to our rigorous northern cli- mate. They care so little for the luxuries of life that they thrive where some other dogs would not. So far they have found the most favor in Canada. One of their best-known advocates in that country is Mr. W. S. Jackson, of Toronto; and the blue dogs may be proud of their friend, as people who have had the j)leasure of meeting him will understand. There is good Bedlington blood in British America, as far west as Victoria, Vancouver's Island, and as far east as Halifax, Nova Scotia. In the United States, it is scattered about north of Mason and Dixon's Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Shields, G. O. (George O. ), 1846
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