Airedale Terrier vs Flat Coated Retriever
Compare Airedale Terrier and Flat Coated Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Flat Coated Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Flat Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
56 – 61 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
25 – 36 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
8 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Large
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 Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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