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
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
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
1825 AD
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
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
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
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
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
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
