Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier Des Flandres

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Bouvier Des Flandres. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Bouvier Des Flandres.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier Des Flandres
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Belgium
Origin Year
1886 AD
1912 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High to Very High
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
White
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