THE BEDLINGTON TERRIER. 411. 



ous hair ' the old or dead coat. Any removal of the new 

 coat, or trimming of head or ears, they consider improper 

 tampering." 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 afforded each year of showing under excellent judges. 

 New faces appear 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 pleasure 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 line. 



