Airedale Terrier vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and African Wild Dogs.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Airedale Terrier is an okay choice for new owners, but the African Wild Dog is strongly discouraged for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Airedale Terrier is very child friendly. The African Wild Dog is not child-friendly and is not recommended for families with young children.
- Grooming - The Airedale Terrier requires moderate grooming, The African Wild Dog has very high grooming needs.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the African Wild Dog has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | African Wild Dog |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 22-24 in. | 24-30 in. |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 44-66 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | Egypt |
| Origin Year | 1886 AD | Unknown |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 85°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High-Very High | High-Very High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | None |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 41 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | None |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | African Wild Dog |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | No | No |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | High |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | High |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | High |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | Very Low | High |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Very Low | High |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | African Wild Dog |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Canine Distemper | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Rabies | No | Yes |
| Umbilical Hernias | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | African Wild Dog |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Wire Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | Yes |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Grizzle & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |