Airedale Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Airedale Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
13-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1886 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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