Airedale Terrier vs Great Pyrenees
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Great Pyrenees. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Great Pyrenees.
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
25-32 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
85-160 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1886 AD
-3000 BC
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
0-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Airedale Terrier
Great Pyrenees
