Airedale Terrier vs Miniature Poodle

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

Airedale Terrier vs Miniature Poodle
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
14-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1886 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
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
Above Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
None
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
None
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
14-15 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Addison's disease
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Poodle
Breed Colors
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