Airedale Terrier vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Airedale Terriers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
1819 AD
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-15 Years
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Airedale Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
