Airedale Terrier vs Australian Shepherd

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Australian Shepherds.

Airedale Terrier vs Australian Shepherd
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1886 AD
1840 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Black
Blue Merle
Red
Red Merle
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