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Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Rodbery Terrier or Barboncino Miniatura or Ameri? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bedlington Terrier Miniature Poodle Miniature American Shepherd
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd breeds.
Rodbery Terrier
Rothbury Terrier
Barboncino Miniatura
Barbone
Carniche Moyen
Pudle
Zwergpudel
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Small Small
Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg) 15-17 pounds (7-8 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg) 16 pounds (7.5 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd? Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:
Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm) 11-15 inches (28-38 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) 13 inches (33 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1800-$2000 $1000-$1500 $900-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd?
Frequent: The Bedlington Terrier is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd?
High: Bedlington Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:
Bedlington Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Bedlington Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Bedlington Terrier rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Bedlington Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Apartment-friendly dog the Bedlington Terrier breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature American Shepherd indoors.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?
Bedlington Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Miniature Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd?
Bedlington Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Bedlington Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bedlington Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature Poodle bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Bedlington Terrier: 15 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bedlington Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?
The Bedlington Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Bedlington Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Epilepsy
Addison's Disease
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Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most active?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Miniature Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Miniature Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Bedlington Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. What colors are available?
Tan
Blue
Liver
Sandy
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which drools least?
The Bedlington Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Bedlington Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Curly Dense
Curly
Thick
Smooth
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd? Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding:
Bedlington Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best with kids?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bedlington Terrier or Miniature Poodle or Miniature American Shepherd?
Bedlington Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Yes
Bedlington Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Bedlington Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Bedlington Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Miniature Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Bedlington Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most puppies?
3-6 puppies 2-8 puppies, average 5 2-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Bedlington Terrier vs Miniature Poodle vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Bedlington Terrier, Miniature Poodle, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most recognition?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
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