Airedale Terrier vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare Airedale Terrier and Irish Water Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Irish Water Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
51 – 61 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
25 – 34 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 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
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
3/5
Not Available
Aggressiveness
3/5
Not Available
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 Water Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
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 Irish Water Spaniel
Medium–large, athletic gundog with a distinctive curly liver coat, smooth face and tapering “rat tail.” Clever, water‑loving retriever that forms close bonds, often to one person. Needs substantial daily exercise, mental work, regular grooming and kind, consistent training.
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