Airedale Terrier vs Bearded Collie
Compare Airedale Terrier and Bearded Collie: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Bearded Collie
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Bearded Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
51 – 56 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Airedale Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Bearded Collie
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier, an athletic, wiry‑coated dog that sheds little but needs regular grooming. Bright, independent and energetic, it needs varied training and 1.5–2 hours of daily exercise. Loyal, playful and watchful, it makes a versatile family and working companion.
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
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