Airedale Terrier vs Dalmatian
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Dalmatians.
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
13-16 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Croatia
Origin Year
1886 AD
1600 AD
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
13-16 Years
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Airedale Terrier
Dalmatian
