Bedlington Terrier vs Lurcher

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Lurcher
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
8-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1782 AD
1400 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
8-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Bloat
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Lurcher
Breed Colors
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