How Much Does a Bedlington Terrier Cost?

Last Updated on December 27, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Bedlington Terrier, originally known as Rothbury or Rodbury Terrier, is a small dog breed named after the town of Bedlington, Northumberland, in the North East of England. What makes them so special is their particular appearance, often resembling the look of a lamb. This bread was initially raised for hunting, and having great running and swimming skills.

How much does a Bedlington Terrier cost?

The average cost of a Bedlington Terrier dog in the United States is somewhere between $1,500 to $2,700 or more. The cost depends greatly on where you purchase it from, the age of the dog, and your geographical location. However, if the puppy is from a champion bloodline, the cost may go even to $5,000.

For example, on the official website of the American Kennel Club, the cost for a four-month-old female Bedlington Terrier is $1,600. However, for a Champion Bedlington Terrier of seven months old, the cost is closer to $3,000.

Keep in mind that the age, the seller, and your location will heavily influence the overall cost.

Pn Puppy.com, a Bedlington Terrier liver-coated puppy of nine weeks old is around $1,400.

On Petzlover.com, a specialized website for selling dogs, a seller listed an Akc registered Bedlington Terrier puppy for $3,500. But you can also purchase a puppy from this breed, from another seller, at the cost of $1,900. However, if you are looking for an older dog, one seller from Los Angeles, California, listed his dog for the cost of $550.

As shown above, the age and the sellers are two important factors when buying a Bedlington Terrier.

The table  lists the cost range you should expect for a Bedlington Terrier:

The Bedlington Terrier breed overview

Features

The Bedlington Terrier dogs have one-of-a-kind features with their pear-shaped heads, a combination of hard and soft curly coats like the one of a lamb, arched backs, and thin tails. Also, their ears are thin, flappy, and curly hanging close to their heads, needing more attention when it comes to grooming and their health.

When it comes to the color of their coat, things aren’t very specific. The Bedlington Terrier can have a blue, tan, navy, or liver color, but there are also dogs with white fur. The color of the eyes usually depends on the color of the coat. For example, the ones with dark eyes can have blue fur, amber-colored eyes can have ones with blue and tan coats, hazel eyes dogs may have liver or liver and tan coats.

You might also like our articles on the cost of Cairn Terriers, West Highland White Terriers, or Boston Terriers.

The height range of a Bedlington Terrier adult male or female is usually between 15” to 17.5”.

A Badlington Terrie adult usually weighs between 17 and 23 pounds.

Based on our research, the lifespan range of a Bedlington Terrier is between 11 and 16 years old.

Temperament

The Bedlington Terrier breed is an excellent companion and a great family dog. They are playful, affectionate, and love to be at the center of attention. Even though they are active dogs they also like to snuggle and receive affection. However, you may find that sometimes they have an independent nature and can be stubborn.

This intelligent dog breed is easily trained and learns new tricks without too much effort. Many times the Bedlington Terrier plays the clown, being perfect for families that have children.

Being known as a hunting breed, the Bedlington Terrier is very agile and alert. You may often find that they are judging the character of strangers, and will definitely show you if there is something off with them.

Even if they love to be at the center of attention and receive affection they can be also left alone in the house, not suffering from separation anxiety. However, be sure to leave water, food, and toys and take them for a long walk when you return.

Take into consideration that the Bedlington Terrier does not get along with other pets. Often they may be aggressive to other dogs, mainly if they are the same gender. Even though they will not be the ones to start a fight, they will definitely not back down.

Extra costs for Bedlington Terriers

An extra cost to consider will be for spaying/neutering and required vaccinations for a puppy which may cost around $300 on average.

Also, microchipping your Bedlington Terrier may add an extra $80.

If you purchase a Bedlington Terrier that needs to be shipped by plane, consider adding another $500 to your overall budget. However, there are cases when the breeder will want to travel with the dog and his expense will be supported by you. In these cases, the cost will double.

As stated above, Bedlington Terrier dogs can have a stubborn nature and it is recommended that you train them. Private training sessions session will come with an extra cost of between $45 and $120 per class. For a group lesson, the cost can be somewhere from $20 to $50 per class.

Basic grooming services to maintain their unique sheep-like coat and trimming their nails may add an extra $40 per session on average.

An extra monthly cost to expect is for the dog food and treats which can be around $80.

If you are a busy owner you may need to hire a dog walker that can cost from $10 to $40 per 45-minute walk.

When travelling with the pet, you might also need a crate

Important things to consider

The Bedlington Terrier dog can be brushed at home weekly, but it is recommended once every 6 to 8 weeks to have professional grooming.

This breed commonly has inherited diseases. Copper toxicosis and total retinal dysplasia are two of the most common ones. The copper toxicosis is a liver disease that affects 5 percent of the breed.

Puppies that are born with dark or dark brown fur will lighten with age.

Bedlington Terriers are a rare breed with only 200 puppies registered every year, compared to the golden retriever that every year registers around 60,000 puppies.

You will need to be ready to spend at least 60 minutes a day for several activities, in order to consume their energy.

How to save money

Adopting a Bedlington Terrier dog from an animal shelter will definitely be much cheaper. The average price of a Bedlington Terrier in this situation is around $500.

Being an intelligent breed, it is very easy to be trained. In order to save some money, you can always train them yourself rather than spending an important amount of money on professional lessons. For instance, on the internet, you can find numerous videos for training it and teaching it tricks.