Comparison: Bedlington Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier

Bedlington Terrier and Kerry Blue 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
Kerry Blue Terrier
Photo: Eponimm, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Bedlington TerrierKerry Blue Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originUnited KingdomIreland
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers–44.5–49.5 cm
Weight8–10 kg15–18 kg
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
  • Soft, plentiful, wavy coat in any shade of blue; puppies are born black
  • Full beard and keen terrier expression
  • Upstanding, muscular body with the tail carried erect
CoatThick, linty coat standing out from the skin, not wiry, with a tendency to twist; blue, liver or sandy, with or without tan.Soft, plentiful and wavy; blue of any shade with or without black points (black only up to 18 months of age).
PurposeTerrier from the mining districts of northern England, originally taking rabbits for the family pot; still a sporting dog.Irish all-round terrier, originally used on otter, badger and vermin around farms; today a watchdog and companion.

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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.