Airedale Terrier vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare Airedale Terrier and Old English Sheepdog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Old English Sheepdog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
56 – 70 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
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
Old English Sheepdog
Great with Kids
High Energy
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 Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large, shaggy, athletic herding breed with a dense double coat needing regular grooming or a shorter pet clip. Affectionate, clownish, and people focused, it’s intelligent but sometimes stubborn, thriving with consistent training and daily mental and physical exercise.
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