Airedale Terrier vs Jindo
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Jindo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Jindos.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Airedale Terrier and Jindo are okay choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Airedale Terrier is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - The Airedale Terrier requires moderate grooming, but the Jindo has high grooming needs.
- Barking - The Airedale Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Jindo is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Jindo |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Height | 22-24 in. | 16-25 in. |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 25-50 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United Kingdom | Korea, Republic Of |
| Origin Year | 1886 AD | 1300 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 85°F | 30°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 | 22 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | Medium-High |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| 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 | Jindo |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | Yes |
| Family/Pack | No | No |
| Independent | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Very Low | High |
| Protection | Very Low | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Very Low | Very Low |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Jindo |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-13 yrs. | 12-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | Yes |
| Obesity | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Umbilical Hernias | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Airedale Terrier | Jindo |
| 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 (heukgu) | No | Yes |
| Black&tan (naenunbakyi Or Heukgal) | No | Yes |
| Gray (jaegu) | No | Yes |
| Tiger Brindle (hogu Or Hopi) | No | Yes |
| White (baekgu) | No | Yes |
| Yellow (hwanggu) | No | Yes |