Their versatility has been praised, with some dogs willing to '[be] a house-dog, a gun-dog, a rat-dog, a badger-dog, or, if needed, [to] bolt a fox...'They are also known for their intelligence and tenacity when it comes to taking on vermin. Bedlingtons are quite fond of fighting, and are prone to jealousy when around other dogs. One man stated that 'this dog was about fit to kill any other dog of his weight' and compared him to the fighting dogs used in dog fighting. They have also been used in dog fighting. Median longevity of Bedlington Terriers, based on  two recent UK surveys, is about 13.5 years, which is longer than for purebred dogs in general and longer than most breeds similar in size. The longest-lived of 48 deceased dogs in a 2004 UK Kennel Club survey was 18.4 years.
18.4 years. 13.5 years,
18.4 years. 13.5 years,