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.
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| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Australian Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 22-24 in. | 18-23 in. |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 40-65 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Origin Year | 1886 AD | 1840 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 85°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High-Very High | High-Very High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Australian Shepherd |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Very Low |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Very Low | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Australian Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | Yes |
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Collie Eye Anomaly | No | Yes |
| Deafness | No | Yes |
| Detached Retina | No | Yes |
| Distichiasis | No | Yes |
| Drug Sensitivity | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | Yes |
| Nasal Solar Dermatitis | No | Yes |
| Osteochondrosis Dissecans | No | Yes |
| Persistent Pupillary Membranes | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Umbilical Hernias | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Australian Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Wire Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Grizzle & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Blue Merle | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Red Merle | No | Yes |
