Airedale Terrier vs English Setter
Compare Airedale Terrier and English Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
English Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
English Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
52 – 68 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
9 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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
English Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
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 English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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