Bedlington Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel

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

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

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General Details

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

15-17 Years

9-15 Years

Height

15-17 Inches

18-22 Inches

Weight

18-23 Pounds

45-55 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Spain

Origin Year

1782 AD

1700 AD

Temperament

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

40-80 °F

40-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Energy Level

High

Medium to High

Exercise Required

High

Medium to High

Top Running Speed

24 MPH

26 MPH

Strength

Medium

Grooming Needs

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Coat Maintenance

Medium to High

Medium

Shedding

None to Low

Medium

Dander

None to Low

Medium

Drool

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

None

Guarding

Average

Below Average

Herding

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Above Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

None

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Average Lifespan

15-17 Years

9-15 Years

Health Concerns

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Patellar luxation

Kidney issues

Eye problems

Thyroid disorders

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Progressive retinal atrophy

Allergies

Ectropion

Retinal dysplasia

Phosphofructokinase deficiency

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Curly

Double

Coat Texture

Wavy

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Coat Coloring

Bedlington Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Breed Colors

Liver and White