Airedale Terrier vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Airedale Terrier to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and African Wild Dogs.
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Egypt
Origin Year
1886 AD
Unspecified
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
High
High
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Airedale Terrier
African Wild Dog
