Airedale Terrier vs Foxhound

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Foxhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Foxhounds.

Airedale Terrier vs Foxhound
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
60-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1886 AD
1650 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
None
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Thrombocytopathy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Foxhound
Breed Colors
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