Bedlington Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

English Foxhound has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bedlington Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the English Foxhound is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Energetic
Playful
Intelligent
Devoted
Loyal
Reliable

Active
Friendly
Sociable
Companionable
Gentle
Tolerant

Bedlington Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

English Foxhounds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Bedlington Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

English Foxhounds aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

England

Great Britain

terrier

hound, fox terrier, bulldog, greyhound

1800s

1700s

Terrier (AKC:1886 & UKC)

Hound (AKC:1909)
Scenthound (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Blue
Sable
Brown

Black
White
Brown
Pied

Curly

Wiry

A Bedlington Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An English Foxhound can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Bedlington Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The English Foxhound is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Copper Toxicosis

Epilepsy
Spinal Disorder

Distichiasis
Retinal Dysplasia

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia

Eye
Dna For Copper Toxicosis

Hearing
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Bedlington Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

English Foxhounds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bedlington Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

English Foxhounds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Bedlington Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

English Foxhounds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bedlington Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

English Foxhound dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Bedlington Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

English Foxhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bedlington Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Foxhound, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bedlington Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most English Foxhounds usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bedlington Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The English Foxhound is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Bedlington Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

English Foxhound should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 17-23 pound (8 - 10 kg) Bedlington Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) English Foxhound feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The Bedlington Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The English Foxhound is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Bedlington Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

English Foxhounds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Bedlington Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

English Foxhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Bedlington Terriers are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

English Foxhounds are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Bedlington Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Foxhounds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.