Airedale Terrier vs Irish Setter
Compare Airedale Terrier and Irish Setter: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Irish Setter
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Irish Setter
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
7 – Pointing Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
55 – 67 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
24 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 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
2/5
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
Irish Setter
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
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 Irish Setter
Graceful Irish gundog with a mahogany red, feathered coat needing regular grooming. Medium‑large, athletic and high‑energy, it thrives on daily vigorous exercise and mental work. Affectionate, people‑oriented and playful, it’s good with families but needs consistent, positive training.
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