chronic progressive

This paper presents data on the life of 1000 Bedlington Terriers. Observations were conducted from 2015 to 2021. The oldest pet in 2021 was 17 years old, the youngest was 6.

The table shows the correlation between the life expectancy of Bedlington Terriers with copper toxicosis and healthy ones.

On average, the life expectancy of sick dogs is reduced by 44%, however, about 12% of dogs are susceptible to the disease. 40% of sick dogs die within 3 years, the rest within 5 years, extremely rare are individuals living more than 5 years.