Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle

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

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

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General Details

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

15-17 Years

14-15 Years

Height

15-17 Inches

10-15 Inches

Weight

18-23 Pounds

12-18 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1782 AD

1700 AD

Temperament

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

40-80 °F

35-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High

Medium to High

Top Running Speed

24 MPH

18 MPH

Strength

Medium

Low to Medium

Grooming Needs

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Coat Maintenance

Medium to High

High

Shedding

None to Low

None

Dander

None to Low

None

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

None

Chasing

Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Average

None

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Average

Protection

Average

None

Remove Vermin

Above Average

None

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Average Lifespan

15-17 Years

14-15 Years

Health Concerns

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Patellar luxation

Kidney issues

Eye problems

Thyroid disorders

Addison's disease

Bloat

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Curly

Double

Single

Coat Texture

Wavy

Rough

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Long

Coat Coloring

Bedlington Terrier

Miniature Poodle

Breed Colors