Airedale Terrier vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Kangal Dogs.
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Turkey
Origin Year
1886 AD
700 AD
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Airedale Terrier
Kangal Dog
