Airedale Terrier vs Italian Greyhound

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Italian Greyhounds.

Airedale Terrier vs Italian Greyhound
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Turkey
Origin Year
1886 AD
-1000 BC
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Drug sensitivity
Eye problems
Thyroid disorders
Alopecia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Italian Greyhound
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn
Blue Fawn and White
Blue Fawn and White
Brindle
Brindle
Chocolate
Chocolate
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Red Fawn
Red Fawn
Red Fawn and White
Red Fawn and White
Seal
Seal
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
White and Blue
White and Blue
White and Fawn
White and Fawn
White and Red
White and Red
White and Seal
White and Seal
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