Affectionate
Energetic
Playful
Intelligent
Devoted
Loyal
Reliable

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

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

Choose an Irish Terrier if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

England

Ireland

terrier

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

1800s

1700s

Terrier (AKC:1886 & UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1885)(UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Blue
Sable
Brown

Red
Cream
Fawn

Bedlington Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Irish Terriers have medium-length coats.

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 Irish Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Bedlington Terriers are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Irish Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

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

Irish Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Copper Toxicosis

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Retinal Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Eye
Dna For Copper Toxicosis

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Irish Terriers 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.

Irish Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Irish Terriers 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.

Irish Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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 Irish Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Irish Terriers 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.

Irish Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Irish Terrier 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

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Bedlington Terrier is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of an Irish Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bedlington Terrier is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

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

Irish Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

Irish Terriers 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.

Irish Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Irish Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bedlington Terriers have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Irish Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bedlington Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Irish Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.