Bedlington Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog

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

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

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General Details

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

15-17 Years

10-14 Years

Height

15-17 Inches

17-22 Inches

Weight

18-23 Pounds

35-60 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Portugal

Origin Year

1782 AD

1297 AD

Temperament

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

40-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Energy Level

High

High to Very High

Exercise Required

High

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

24 MPH

22 MPH

Strength

Medium

High

Grooming Needs

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Coat Maintenance

Medium to High

Shedding

None to Low

None

Dander

None to Low

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Average

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

None

Hunting

Above Average

Below Average

Protection

Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

None

Sled Pulling

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Average Lifespan

15-17 Years

10-14 Years

Health Concerns

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Patellar luxation

Kidney issues

Eye problems

Thyroid disorders

Addison's disease

Entropion

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Ectropion

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Irritable bowel syndrome

Gangliosidosis

Hair Loss

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Coat Type

Hair

Coat Layering

Curly

Double

Curly

Single

Coat Texture

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Coat Coloring

Bedlington Terrier

Portuguese Water Dog

Breed Colors