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Name	Airedale Terrier	Bouvier des Flandres	Briard
Origins	England	Belgium	France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Flanders Cattle Dog Vlaamse Koehond Belgian Cattle Dog	Berger Briard Berger De Brie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Bouvier des Flandres? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)
Height Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1500-$2000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard intelligence:	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard trainability comparison.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Protective Intelligent Loyal Gentle Familiar Rational	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard?	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Bouvier des Flandres dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard social needs comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Briard dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard playfulness comparison:	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard?	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Airedale Terrier indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Briard dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bouvier des Flandres bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard mouthiness comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard?	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Bouvier des Flandres is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Bouvier des Flandres should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Bouvier des Flandres and Briard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard energy level comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need.	Briard dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard coat comparison:	Wiry Dense Rough	Rough	Fine
Colors What are the original Airedale Terrier, Bouvier des Flandres and Briard color?	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Gray Fawn Brindle Pepper Salt	Black Gray Tawny
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or {name3 shedding:	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately. See more.	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard?	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are generally with other pets.	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Which dog is more friendly?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard?	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bouvier des Flandres dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bouvier des Flandres is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Briard is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Briards are usually recommended for elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Airedale Terrier or Bouvier des Flandres or Briard? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard?	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bouvier des Flandres breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Briard breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Airedale Terrier and Bouvier des Flandres and Briard have?	7-9 puppies	5-10 puppies	8-10 puppies
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Airedale Terrier vs Bouvier des Flandres vs Briard Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available

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