Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Springer Spaniel
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
17-19 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
-5000 BC
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
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