Airedale Terrier vs English Setter

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the English Setter. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and English Setters.

Airedale Terrier vs English Setter
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
45-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
1825 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
21 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hemophilia A
Lysosomal storage diseases
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Breed Colors
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