Airedale Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog
Compare Airedale Terrier and Portuguese Water Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Airedale Terrier
VS
Portuguese Water Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Airedale Terrier
Portuguese Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
56 – 61 cm
43 – 57 cm
Weight
18 – 29 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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
Portuguese Water Dog
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
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 Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a sturdy, medium‑sized, low‑shedding water lover with a curly or wavy coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and energetic, it needs regular grooming, daily training, and plenty of exercise and swimming, thriving as an active, closely involved family companion.
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