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.
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
1865 AD
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Airedale Terrier
Golden Retriever
