Maltese vs Airedale Terrier
Compare Maltese and Airedale Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Airedale Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Airedale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
20 – 25 cm
56 – 61 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
18 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Maltese
Tiny
Airedale Terrier
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Maltese
The Maltese is a small, sturdy companion dog with a long, white silky coat and expressive dark eyes. Affectionate and people oriented, it adapts well to apartments with daily walks. It needs regular grooming, dental care and gentle training, and often enjoys a long, active life.
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.
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