Airedale Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

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

Airedale Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
11-13 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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