Bedlington Terrier vs Whippet
Compare the Bedlington Terrier to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bedlington Terriers and Whippets.
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-17 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
18-23 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1782 AD
1610 AD
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Medium to High
Dander
None to Low
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Average Lifespan
15-17 Years
12-15 Years
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Bedlington Terrier
Whippet
