Airedale Terrier vs Rottweiler
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Rottweilers.
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
8-11 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1886 AD
100 AD
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
8-11 Years
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Airedale Terrier
Rottweiler
