Bedlington Terrier vs Schipperke

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Schipperke
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Belgium
Origin Year
1782 AD
1880 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Low to Medium
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Schipperke
Breed Colors
Blue
Liver
Sandy
Black
Blue
Brown
Chocolate
Cream
Gold
Red
White
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