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Name	Airedale Terrier	Border Collie	German Groenendael
Origins	England	England Scotland Wales	Germany Belgium
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or Border Collie? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael?	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Groenendael is quite easy to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael intelligence:	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: German Groenendael is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael trainability comparison.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Groenendael dogs are 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 Border Collie or German Groenendael?	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Groenendael dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? 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.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Groenendael dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Active Curious Stubborn Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Obedient Loyal Hard Working Watchful
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.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: German Groenendael 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 Border Collie vs German Groenendael?	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Groenendael dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael social needs comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Groenendael 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.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Groenendael 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.	Border Collie 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.	German Groenendael 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 Border Collie vs German Groenendael Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael playfulness comparison:	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Groenendael is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael?	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The German Groenendael is a vocal 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 Border Collie or German Groenendael?	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 Border Collie breed in the home.	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 German Groenendael indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael 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.	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Groenendael 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 Border Collie or German Groenendael?	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.	Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	German Groenendael 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 Border Collie vs German Groenendael Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael?	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Groenendaels are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Hyperthyroidism Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo
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 Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Groenendael 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 Border Collie vs German Groenendael lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Border Collie and German Groenendael 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 Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Groenendael: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael?	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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael energy level comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Groenendael dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael?	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Groenendael dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael 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: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Groenendael has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael coat comparison:	Wiry Dense Rough	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Soft Fuzzy Thick
Colors What are the original Airedale Terrier, Border Collie and German Groenendael color?	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Tan Red Cream Silver Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Groenendael requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Groenendael dogs shed above average. 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 Border Collie or German Groenendael?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael 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 Border Collie vs German Groenendael?	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Groenendael 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 Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Groenendael is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael 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.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	German Groenendael dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? Which dog is more friendly?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Groenendael dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Border Collie or German Groenendael?	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Groenendael dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael?	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Groenendael 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 Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Groenendael 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.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Groenendaels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Airedale Terrier or Border Collie or German Groenendael? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael?	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Groenendael 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 Border Collie vs German Groenendael 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 Border Collie and German Groenendael have?	7-9 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Airedale Terrier vs Border Collie vs German Groenendael 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 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	No data available

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