Comparison: Bedlington Terrier and Border Terrier

Bedlington Terrier and Border Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Bedlington Terrier
Photo: David Owsiany, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Border Terrier
Photo: Samuel Cockman, CC BY 2.0, source
Bedlington TerrierBorder Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers–25–28 cm
Weight8–10 kg5–7 kg
Life span–12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Pear-shaped, lamb-like head with no stop and low-set filbert ears
  • Thick, linty, twisting coat with a nearly white topknot
  • Arched loin and a light, springy, slightly rolling gait
  • Otter-shaped head
  • Harsh wiry coat in red, wheaten or blue-and-tan
  • Moderately low, lean build about 30 cm
CoatThick, linty coat standing out from the skin, not wiry, with a tendency to twist; blue, liver or sandy, with or without tan.Hard wiry coat with dense undercoat.
PurposeTerrier from the mining districts of northern England, originally taking rabbits for the family pot; still a sporting dog.A working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders for fox hunting, able to keep pace with horses.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.