Bedlington Terrier vs Irish Terrier
Compare the Bedlington Terrier to the Irish Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bedlington Terriers and Irish Terriers.
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
16-18 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
21-27 Pounds
Intelligence
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1782 AD
1875 AD
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Bedlington Terrier
Irish Terrier
