Airedale Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

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

Airedale Terrier vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1886 AD
1937 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Addison's disease
Cancer
Allergies
Renal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Wheaten
Wheaten
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Dark)
Wheaten (Light)
Wheaten (Light)
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