Bedlington Terriers shed very little hair which means they are low maintenance in the grooming department. However, their coats do need to be regularly handstripped to "tug" their old coats out because unlike other breeds, their coats do not fall out naturally. The task of handstripping a dog is best left up to a professional groomer unless you know how to do it properly, that is.
When it comes to bathing, Bedlingtons only need to be given a bath twice a year or so, unless they get incredibly dirty and the only way to get them clean would be to bath them. It's important to use a dog-specific shampoo because it contains the right pH balance and not to over-bath a dog which could result in altering the balance of natural oils found in a dog's coat and skin. This could result in a dog developing an allergy which can be notoriously hard to clear up.
Like other terriers, the Bedlington needs to be given a lot of regular daily exercise as well as heaps of mental stimulation in order to be truly happy, well rounded characters that are a pleasure to be around. The old adage of a "bored dog being a naughty dog" is never truer than when describing a Bedlington Terrier.
If left to their own devices for great lengths of time or not given the right sort of direction, these terriers can quickly turn into a real handful and it could lead to them developing all sorts of unwanted behaviours which includes excessive barking.
If you get a Bedlington Terrier puppy from a breeder, they would give you a feeding schedule for your new pet and it's important to stick to the same routine, feeding the same type of food to a puppy to avoid any tummy upsets. You can change a puppy's diet, but this needs to be done very gradually always making sure they don't develop any digestive upset and if they do, it's best to put them back on their original diet and to discuss things with the vet before attempting to change their diet again.
Older Bedlingtons are not known to be fussy eaters, but this does not mean they can be fed lower quality food because it would not contain all the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients a dog needs to stay healthy.
