Airedale Terrier vs German Shepherd vs Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Airedale Terrier	German Shepherd	Bulldog
Origins	England	Germany	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	55	2	5
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Other Names	Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier, Irish Red Terrier	Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Alsatian wolf dog (UK), Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund	English Bulldog, British Bulldog
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 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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	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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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	$800-$2000	$1200-$2000

General Appearance - Airedale Terrier vs German Shepherd vs Bulldog

Size	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 53-55 pounds (24-25 kg), Female: 49-51 pounds (22-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 54 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	12-16 inches (31-40 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	14 inches (35.5 cm), There is no prescribed height, but shorter Bulldogs are more prized when being shown

Hair & Care - Airedale Terrier vs German Shepherd vs Bulldog

Coat	Wiry Dense Rough	Fuzzy	Fine
Colors	Tan Grizzle Black	Silver Tan Red Black	Brindle White Fawn Gray Red
Grooming	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Bulldog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Airedale Terriers are low shedders.	German Shepherds are heavy shedders.	Bulldogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Airedale Terrier vs German Shepherd vs Bulldog

Temperament	Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Adaptable Brave Playful Energetic Balanced Obedient Loyal	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful	Aggressive Friendly Social Courageous Loving Sweet
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Airedale Terrier's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low: The Bulldog if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Airedale Terriers are very easy to train.	German Shepherds are easy to train.	Bulldogs aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed.	German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Bulldogs don't really like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Airedale Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	German Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Airedale Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	German Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Airedale Terriers are a social breed.	German Shepherds need for social interaction is average.	Bulldogs are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.	Low: The Bulldog barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Airedale Terriers are good watchdogs.	German Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Bulldogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Airedale Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	German Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bulldogs are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Airedale Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shepherds have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bulldogs 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.	German Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Bulldogs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Airedale Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	German Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Bulldogs 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.	German Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Airedale Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bulldogs 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Bulldogs 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.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Airedale Terrier vs German Shepherd vs Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	Airedale Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are stranger friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Airedale Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Airedale Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Bulldogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Airedale Terriers are not dog-friendly.	German Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bulldogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bulldogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Airedale Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	German Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Bulldogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Airedale Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No German Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bulldogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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 German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bulldog 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.	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.

Health Factors - Airedale Terrier vs German Shepherd vs Bulldog

Health Issues	Airedale Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Blindness Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Brachycephalic Syndrome Cherry Eye Demodectic Mange Dry Eye Entropion Head Shakes Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Reverse Sneezing
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	10-13 years	8-10 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Airedale Terriers are high energy dogs.	German Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Bulldogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Airedale Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise.	Bulldogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need	Airedale Terriers don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Bulldogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	High: The Bulldog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Bulldog has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bulldog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Airedale Terrier vs German Shepherd vs Bulldog

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	6-10 puppies	4-5 puppies
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