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Name	Airedale Terrier	Beagle	Chihuahua
Origins	England	England	Mexico
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	English Beagle	Csivava Chihuahueño
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Beagle? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua intelligence:	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua trainability comparison.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? 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.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively
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.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua?	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Chihuahua 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 Beagle vs Chihuahua social needs comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Chihuahua 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 Beagle vs Chihuahua Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua playfulness comparison:	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua?	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. 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 Beagle or Chihuahua?	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua 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.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	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.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.
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 Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua mouthiness comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua?	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering
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 Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Beagle and Chihuahua breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua energy level comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua 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.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua coat comparison:	Wiry Dense Rough	Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original Airedale Terrier, Beagle and Chihuahua color?	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Airedale Terrier or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. 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 Beagle or Chihuahua?	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 Beagle vs Chihuahua hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua?	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high 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 Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua 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.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua? Which dog is more friendly?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Beagle or Chihuahua?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua?	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chihuahua 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 Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua 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.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Beagle or Chihuahua? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 Beagle vs Chihuahua?	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua 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 Beagle vs Chihuahua 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 Beagle and Chihuahua have?	7-9 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	2-4 puppies
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Airedale Terrier vs Beagle vs Chihuahua 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 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy 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 Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno 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 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 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

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