THE BEDLINGTON TERRIER 



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when there were nearly forty, and even there most of the prizes 

 were taken by the inmates of one kennel. This, however pleasing 

 it may be to the fancier in question, is not good for the breed. 

 Amongst the best of the dogs noticed of late are Breakwater 

 Squire, Jethart Jim, Breakwater Terror, and Beaconsfield Temporise, 

 and of bitches, Champion Breakwater Girl, Beaconsfield Turquoise, 

 Bellerby Maid, Beaconsfield Tedious, and Miss Oliver (the last 

 named, a well-shaped, typical specimen, winner of many prizes for 

 her owner, Mr. Harold Warne, is selected to illustrate this variety), 

 (Fig. 101), all of whom possess style and quality, and are fair 

 representatives of the breed. 



FIG. 101. MR. HAROLD WARNE' s BEDLINGTON TERRIER Miss OLIVER. 



The Bedlington is one of the breeds that has the credit, and 

 rightly, of being what is known as a dainty feeder. This must 

 be borne in mind by the owner keeping the dog for show. It is 

 also a breed that is not easily selected when young, as it is not 

 until the dog is practically adult that the characteristic topknot is 

 produced. Still, from the first the narrow, domed skull should be 

 in evidence ; while straight fore legs and flat ribs should characterise 

 a puppy even if but a few months old. As stated elsewhere, the 

 Bedlington is one of the best of water dogs. He is also one of 

 the fastest and smartest of the whole Terrier group, thereby suited 

 to either sport or companionship. He is, however, inclined to be 

 quarrelsome. 



