The Bedlington has a unique breed specific coat enhanced by a breed specific trim that gives our dogs their lamb-like appearance. Described in the breed standard as crisp with a tendency to curl, the coat is soft and linty to the touch. The Bedlington Terrier is considered a non-shedding breed. And Bedlingtons rarely, if ever, have a doggy scent or odor. Like most non-shedding breeds, the Bedlington coat must be groomed and trimmed on a regular schedule, or it will mat. Every 6-8 weeks is recommended, but our show dogs are often groomed once a week to maintain their stylish trim and coat condition. And unless you learn to groom yourself, professional grooming is an ongoing lifelong expense that should be considered before owning a Bedlington Terrier. Another downside to the breed’s non-shedding coat is that the ‘outdoors’ will stick to the coat like Velcro and not roll off like Teflon. Grass, leaves, weeds, and snow will cling to every part of their body and require brushing or baths for removal. This is our honest assessment of the Bedlington coat, but do not be discouraged. Your Bedlington can be kept in a short pet or utility trim rather than an overall full show trim. We only recommend maintaining the look of the breed specific trim on the head, tassels, and tail. Visit our Grooming section for more information.