Although it looks like a weak, almost toy-like dog, the Bedlington Terrier is actually an extremely strong, speedy dog with lots of attitude but a gentle nature. The Bedlington Terrier is a loyal companion and gets along with children and other animals if socialized with them at an early age, but it may be cautious with strangers. The Bedlington Terrier is often described as looking like a lamb, probably because it has woolly fur, which can be almost white in color. Bedlingtons come in blue, sandy, or liver, all as solid colors or with tan markings.
Named after the urban district of Bedlingtonshire in Northern England, the Bedlington has been so called for over one hundred and fifty years. Before that he was known as the Northumberland Fox Terrier and Rothbury Terrier. 
He is affectionate and loyal to his owner, extremely intelligent and easy to train. Although often compared in appearance to a lamb, with his light "fluffy" coat, hanging ears and docile expression, he is very athletic and every inch a terrier bred for gameness, speed and courage.
The Bedlington is very hardy, tough and high-spirited, adapts to nearly any climate and will eat almost anything. Keen hunters and first-class water dogs, they are usually quiet indoors and gentle with their family. The lamblike appearance of the Bedlington is not easily achieved. His coat consists of a mixture of hard and soft hairs that stand out from the body. It takes regular, skillful trimming to get the desired look.