Bedlington Terrier vs Italian Greyhound

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Italian Greyhound
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Turkey
Origin Year
1782 AD
-1000 BC
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
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
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
None to Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Liver
Liver
Sandy
Sandy
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Red Fawn and White
Seal
Seal
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Red
White and Seal
White and Seal
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