Airedale Terrier vs Newfoundland
Compare Airedale Terrier and Newfoundland: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Newfoundland
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Newfoundland
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
65 – 71 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
52 – 68 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
8 – 10 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
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
Newfoundland
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Giant
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 Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant, water‑loving working dog with a dense, heavy‑shedding coat and notable drooling. Calm, loyal, and gentle with children, it needs close family contact, kind training, moderate exercise, careful grooming, space, and proactive health care for joints, heart, and bloat.
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