Airedale Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Dalmatian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Airedale Terrier and Entlebucher Mountain Dog. Which is better: Airedale Terrier or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Dalmatian?
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| Name | Airedale Terrier | Entlebucher Mountain Dog | Dalmatian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  England |  Switzerland |  Croatia |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Guard Dogs | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 55 | 152 | 63 |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier, Irish Red Terrier | Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entelbucher Cattle Dog, Entlebucher | Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Non-Sporting breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Related breeds section. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 | No set | 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 |
| Price | $600-$800 | $1000-$1200 | $500-$600 |
General Appearance - Airedale Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Dalmatian
| Size | Medium | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) | 55-66 pounds (25-30 kg) | about 55 pounds (25 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg) | about 55 pounds (25 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) | 19-20 inches (48-51 cm) | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) |
Hair & Care - Airedale Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Dalmatian
| Coat | Wiry Dense Rough | Shiny | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Tan Grizzle Black | White Yellow Tan Black | White Liver Brown Black |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. | Effortless: The Dalmatian requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Airedale Terriers are low shedders. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs shed moderately. | Dalmatians are heavy shedders. |
Characteristics - Airedale Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Dalmatian
| Temperament | Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Adaptable Brave Playful Energetic Balanced Obedient Loyal | Agile Independent Selfish Confidence Devoted Loyal | Active Friendly Outgoing Sensitive Energetic Intelligent Playful |
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| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Airedale Terrier's has great intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: Dalmatian's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Airedale Terriers are very easy to train. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are easy to train. | Dalmatians are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. | The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful breed. | The Dalmatian is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Airedale Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Airedale Terriers are highly affectionate dogs. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | Dalmatians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Airedale Terriers are a social breed. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are a social breed. | Dalmatians need a lot of social interaction. |
| Barking | Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. | Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog barks occasionally. | Average: The Dalmatian barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | Airedale Terriers are good watchdogs. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Dalmatians are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Airedale Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Dalmatians are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Airedale Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Dalmatians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Wanderlust potential of the Dalmatian is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Airedale Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Dalmatians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
| Apartment Friendly | Airedale Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Dalmatians are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Airedale Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Dalmatians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Airedale Terriers 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. | Entlebucher Mountain 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. | Dalmatians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - Airedale Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Dalmatian
| Stranger Friendly | Airedale Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Dalmatians are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Airedale Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Dalmatians are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Airedale Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Dalmatians are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Airedale Terriers are not dog-friendly. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Dalmatians are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Entlebucher Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Dalmatian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Dalmatians are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Airedale Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets. | Dalmatians are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Airedale Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Dalmatians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Dalmatian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Airedale Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Dalmatian
| Health Issues | Airedale Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Dalmatians are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | Allergies Cancer Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease | No set | Allergies Deafness Hip Dysplasia Iris Sphincter Dysplasia Skin Allergies Urolithiasis |
| Life Expectancy | 10-13 years | 11-15 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | Yes | No | No |
| Energy Level | Airedale Terriers are high energy dogs. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are high energy dogs. | Dalmatians are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Airedale Terriers need quite a lot of exercise. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs need a lot of exercises. | Dalmatians need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Airedale Terriers don't need too much sleep. | Entlebucher Mountain Dogs don't need too much sleep. | Dalmatians don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Entlebucher Mountain Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Dalmatian has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Dalmatian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Airedale Terrier vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Dalmatian
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 7-9 puppies | 7-8 puppies | 6-9 puppies |
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