Bedlington Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Wire Fox Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
15-17 Years
10-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
15-19 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1782 AD
1876 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Wire 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
Wire Fox Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Epilepsy
Deafness
Arthritis
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Breed Colors
Blue
Liver
Sandy
White
White and Black
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
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