Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier is an exceptional breed with a friendly and adaptable temperament.
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Irish Terrier
The Irish Terrier is a lively and courageous dog with a strong personality.
View profile→| Attribute | Bedlington Terrier | Irish Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 38 - 45 cm | 46 - 46 cm |
| Weight | 9 kg | 12 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 14 years | 14 years |
| FCI Group | Terriers | Terriers |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | None | Low |
| Energy Level | Medium | Very high |
| Trainability | Medium | Medium |
| Child Friendly | Medium | Medium |
| Character | The Bedlington Terrier is an exceptional breed with a friendly and adaptable temperament. | The Irish Terrier is a lively and courageous dog with a strong personality. |
Comparison
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Summary
The Bedlington Terrier is a medium dog (9 kg) with a life expectancy of 14 years. The Irish Terrier is medium (12 kg) and lives 14 years. For grooming, the Bedlington Terrier rates low, the Irish Terrier low. The Bedlington Terrier scores medium for child-friendliness, the Irish Terrier medium. For beginners, the Bedlington Terrier is the better choice.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Bedlington Terrier has medium trainability with medium energy
Bedlington TerrierFor Families
Both breeds are comparable
For Active People
Irish Terrier has very high energy level
Irish TerrierLow Maintenance
Bedlington Terrier: grooming low, shedding none
Bedlington TerrierFor Apartments
Bedlington Terrier is medium with medium energy
Bedlington TerrierFrequently Asked Questions
The Bedlington Terrier is a medium dog (9 kg) with medium energy. The Irish Terrier is medium (12 kg) with very high energy. The Bedlington Terrier lives 14 years, the Irish Terrier 14 years.