Bedlington Terrier vs Boston Terrier
Compare the Bedlington Terrier to the Boston Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bedlington Terriers and Boston Terriers.
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
13-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
10-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1782 AD
1870 AD
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
13-15 Years
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Bedlington Terrier
Boston Terrier
