Which Dog Looks Like a Lamb?

5 Things You May Not Know About the Bedlington Terrier. Walk down any street with a Bedlington Terrier and you won't get far before you hear it: “He looks like a lamb!” There is probably no other AKC-recognized breed that so closely resembles another species (at least of the surface).

What breeds make a Bedlington Terrier?

A one-of-a-kind, lamb-like breed, the Bedlington Terrier is said to have been bred from sighthounds like the Whippet due to its arched back (not to mention its speed and agility), but it is also believed to share common ancestry with breeds such as the Dandie Dinmont, Kerry Blue, and Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers.

Why are Bedlington terriers shaved?

Bedlingtons were bred to rid aggressive vermin like badgers, weasels, polecats, rats and martens. The “fall” on the dog's head served to protect the dogs' eyes and ears from the sharp teeth of its prey. It's believed that the ear tassels acted as decoys since to grab one was to get a mouthful of fuzz.