Bedlington Terrier vs Poodle

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

Bedlington Terrier vs Poodle
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
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General Details
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1782 AD
1200 AD
Temperament
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
None to Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Kidney issues
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Addison's disease
Cushing's syndrome
Bloat
Sebaceous adenitis
Optic nerve hypoplasia
Cataracts
Runny eyes
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Premature graying
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Neonatal Encephalopathy
Atrial septal defect
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Bedlington Terrier
Poodle
Breed Colors
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