Airedale Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog

Compare the Airedale Terrier to the Spanish Water Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Airedale Terriers and Spanish Water Dogs.

Airedale Terrier vs Spanish Water Dog
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
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General Details
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-14 Years
Height
22-24 Inches
16-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Spain
Origin Year
1886 AD
1100 AD
Temperament
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Traits
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-85 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
None
Above Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
None
Average
Protection
None
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
None
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Umbilical hernias
Addison's disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Neuroaxonal dystrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Curly
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Coat Coloring
Airedale Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Grizzle and Tan
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
White
White
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