Airedale Terrier vs Norwich Terrier
Compare Airedale Terrier and Norwich Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Norwich Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
3 – Terriers
Height
56 – 61 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
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
Norwich Terrier
Very Smart
Tiny
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 Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers are small, sturdy, confident terriers with prick ears, a foxy, alert expression and a harsh, weather‑resistant coat. Bred as farm ratters, they remain lively, curious hunters, need regular exercise, mental stimulation and moderate grooming, and are generally long lived.
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