Bedlington Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1782 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
None
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Below Average
None
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Patellar luxation
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Portosystemic shunt
Reverse sneezing
Hypoglycemia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Liver
Liver
Sandy
Sandy
Black and Gold
Black and Gold
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Gold
Blue and Gold
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
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