Bedlington Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Smooth Fox Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1782 AD
1780 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Distichiasis
Deafness
Lens luxation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Blue
Liver
Sandy
Black
Brown
Tri-Color
White
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