Airedale Terrier vs Akita
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Akita. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Akitas.
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
70-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Japan
Origin Year
1886 AD
1600 AD
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Airedale Terrier
Akita
