Bedlington Terrier vs Greyhound

Compare the Bedlington Terrier to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bedlington Terriers and Greyhounds.

Bedlington Terrier vs Greyhound
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Egypt
Origin Year
1782 AD
-4000 BC
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Heart murmurs
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Osteosarcoma
Osteoarthritis
Alopecia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Cold intolerance
Pannus
Vitreous degeneration
Musculoskeletal injuries
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Greyhound
Breed Colors
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