Airedale Terrier vs Labrador Retriever
Compare Airedale Terrier and Labrador Retriever: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Labrador Retriever
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
55 – 57 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
25 – 36 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
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
Labrador Retriever
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 Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic, friendly dogs with a strong swimming ability and short, dense, water‑repellent coats in yellow, black, or chocolate. Intelligent and food‑motivated, they train easily, need daily exercise and mental work, and are widely used as family and working dogs.
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