Airedale Terrier vs Groenendael
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Groenendael. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Groenendaels.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Groenendael and the Airedale Terrier are good for new owners, but the Groenendael is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Airedale Terrier and Groenendael are great with children.
- Grooming - The Groenendael is easier to groom than the Airedale Terrier.
- Barking - The Airedale Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Groenendael has a low tendency to bark.
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| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Groenendael |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Height | 22-24 in. | 22-26 in. |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 60-75 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | Belgium |
| Origin Year | 1886 AD | 1890 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 | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 85°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High-Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | High |
| Dander | Low | High |
| 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 | Groenendael |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | No | No |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | High |
| Fighting | Below Average | Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | High |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Very Low | High |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Groenendael |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 11-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hyperthyroidism | No | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Umbilical Hernias | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Groenendael |
| 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 | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Grizzle & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |