Bedlington Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

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

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

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General Details

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

15-17 Years

11-13 Years

Height

15-17 Inches

10-20 Inches

Weight

18-23 Pounds

11-18 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1782 AD

1940 AD

Temperament

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

40-80 °F

55-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Energy Level

High

Very High

Exercise Required

High

Very High

Top Running Speed

24 MPH

20 MPH

Strength

Medium

Grooming Needs

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Maintenance

Medium to High

Medium

Shedding

None to Low

Medium

Dander

None to Low

Low

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Above Average

Chasing

Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Average

Fighting

Below Average

Average

Guarding

Average

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Average Lifespan

15-17 Years

11-13 Years

Health Concerns

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Patellar luxation

Kidney issues

Eye problems

Thyroid disorders

Pink Eye

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Curly

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Wavy

Rough

Coat Length

Medium

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Bedlington Terrier

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Colors