Bedlington Terrier vs Puggle

Terrier · Small vs Miscellaneous · Small

Quick take
  • Puggle is the larger breed at 18–30 lbs (males) vs 17–23 lbs for the Bedlington Terrier.
  • The Bedlington Terrier typically lives longer (11–16 years).
  • The Bedlington Terrier sheds less.
  • The Bedlington Terrier is generally more trainable.

Side-by-side traits

TraitBedlington TerrierPuggle
Group
TerrierMiscellaneous
Size
SmallSmall
Origin
EnglandUSA
Height (male)
16–17.5"13–15"
Height (female)
15–16.5"13–15"
Weight (male)
17–23 lbs18–30 lbs
Weight (female)
17–23 lbs18–30 lbs
Lifespan
Average expected lifespan.
11–16 years10–15 years
Energy level
Daily activity needs.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Trainability
How quickly the breed learns commands.
High (4/5)Moderate (3/5)
Intelligence
Problem-solving ability.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Exercise needs
Daily physical activity required.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Shedding
Lower = less hair around your home.
Very Low (1/5)High (4/5)
Grooming effort
Brushing, bathing, professional grooming.
High (4/5)Low (2/5)
Drooling
Lower = drier face and furniture.
Very Low (1/5)Low (2/5)
Barking
How vocal the breed is.
Moderate (3/5)Moderate (3/5)
Good with kids
High (4/5)Very High (5/5)
Good with other dogs
Moderate (3/5)High (4/5)
Good with strangers
Moderate (3/5)Very High (5/5)
Protectiveness
Watchdog tendencies.
Moderate (3/5)Low (2/5)
Adaptability
Apartment / new environment tolerance.
High (4/5)High (4/5)
Coat length
wirehairedshort
Hypoallergenic
Lower-shedding, less dander.
YesNo
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About the Bedlington Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a spirited, demonstrative, mild lamb-shaped terrier — looks like a sheep, fights like a tiger. Originally from England, this small terrier breed typically weighs 17–23 lbs and lives 11–16 years. Breeders describe them as spirited, demonstrative, mild.

About the Puggle

The Puggle is a friendly, sociable, playful Pug × Beagle hybrid — pug face, beagle personality, perfect city dog. Originally from USA, this small miscellaneous breed typically weighs 18–30 lbs and lives 10–15 years. Breeders describe them as friendly, sociable, playful.

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Bedlington Terrier health

Common health concerns reported in this breed:

  • Copper toxicosis
  • Eye disorders
  • Patellar luxation

Puggle health

Common health concerns reported in this breed:

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Patellar luxation
  • Brachycephalic syndrome
  • Eye disorders