Airedale Terrier vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Golden Retrievers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Golden Retriever and the Airedale Terrier are good for new owners, but the Golden Retriever is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Airedale Terrier and Golden Retriever are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Airedale Terrier and Golden Retriever require moderate grooming.
- Barking - Both the Airedale Terrier and Golden Retriever are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Golden Retriever |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 22-24 in. | 21-24 in. |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 55-80 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | UK (Scotland) |
| Origin Year | 1886 AD | 1865 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 85°F | 30°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High-Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
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 | Golden Retriever |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | High |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Herding | Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | High |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Very Low | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Golden Retriever |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | Yes |
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Cataracts | No | Yes |
| Elbow Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hemangiosarcoma | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | Yes |
| Osteochondrosis Dissecans | No | Yes |
| Osteosarcoma | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | Yes |
| Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | No | Yes |
| Umbilical Hernias | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Golden Retriever |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Wire Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | Yes | No |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Wavy | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Grizzle & Tan | Yes | No |
| Dark Golden | No | Yes |
| Gold | No | Yes |
| Light Golden | No | Yes |