Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise
Compare the Bedlington Terrier to the Bichon Frise. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bedlington Terriers and Bichon Frise.
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
7-12 Pounds
Intelligence
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1782 AD
1300 AD
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
