Airedale Terrier vs Foxhound
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Foxhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Foxhounds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Airedale Terrier is an okay choice for new or inexperienced owners, but the Foxhound is not recommended for new owners.
- Children - Both the Airedale Terrier and Foxhound are great with children.
- Grooming - The Foxhound is easier to groom than the Airedale Terrier.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Foxhound has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Foxhound |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 22-24 in. | 21-25 in. |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 60-70 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Origin Year | 1886 AD | 1650 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 85°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High-Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Foxhound |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | No |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | High |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Average | Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | High |
| Protection | Very Low | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | Very Low | Average |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Foxhound |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Umbilical Hernias | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Foxhound |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Wire Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black&tan | Yes | Yes |
| Grizzle & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| White&red | No | Yes |