Airedale Terrier vs Chow Chow
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Chow Chows.
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1886 AD
-150 BC
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Airedale Terrier
Chow Chow
