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Compare Airedale Terrier and Poodle. Which is better: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound?
Name | Airedale Terrier | Poodle | Afghan Hound |
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Group | Hunting Dogs | Companion Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound breeds. |
Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier |
Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle |
Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) |
50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | 57 pounds (28 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound height comparison: | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | 27-29 inches (69-74 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | 28 inches (71.5 cm) |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $1000-$1500 | $2000-$2500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? | Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is easiest to train? | Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. | Poodle dogs are easy to train. | Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed is most alert? | Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. | Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed is most protective? | Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. | Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound? | Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound social needs comparison: | Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. | Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. |
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. | Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
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. | Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. | Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. | Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed is most playful? | The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. | The Poodle is a playful breed. | Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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. | Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed is most flexible? | Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? | 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. | Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which uses mouth most during play? | Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed lives longest? |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has fewer health issues? | Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying |
Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which breed is most active? | Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs. | Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? | Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep. | Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which needs most food? | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Grizzle |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which requires most maintenance? | Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which drools least? | The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Wiry Dense Rough | Curly | Fine |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? Airedale Terrier or Poodle or {name3 shedding: | Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. | Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is best with kids? | Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? Which dog is more friendly? | Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? | Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Afghan Hound? | Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly. | Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound? |
Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Afghan Hound 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 Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Afghan Hound 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. | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is best suited for service work? | 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. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which is best for draft work? | 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has most military use? | 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 Poodle vs Afghan Hound Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has most puppies? | 7-9 puppies | 2-4 puppies | 6-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. What's recommended? | 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. |
Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Afghan Hound Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Airedale Terrier, Poodle, and Afghan Hound. Which has most 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
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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