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Name	Airedale Terrier	Poodle	Spanish Water Dog
Origins	England	Germany France	Spain
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Perro De Agua Español
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Poodle? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog weight comparison:	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)	Male: 40-49 pounds (18-22 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 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)	Male: 44.5 pounds (20 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 17-20 inches (44-50 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 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	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$1500	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Spanish Water Dog is easier than average to get.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog intelligence:	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog trainability comparison.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? 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.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Affectionate Loyal Trainable Athletic Diligent
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: Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog?	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog social needs comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Spanish Water Dog 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.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Spanish Water Dog is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog playfulness comparison:	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Spanish Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog?	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Spanish Water Dog barks occasionally. 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 Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	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.	It is not recommended to keep the Spanish Water Dog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog 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.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Spanish Water Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	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.	Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog?	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 Spanish Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog 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 Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Cherry Eye Distichiasis Addison's Disease Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Spanish Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Poodle and Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Spanish Water Dog: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.	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 Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog energy level comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Spanish Water Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? 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.	Spanish Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	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.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	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.	1.5 to 2.5 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 Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog 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 to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Spanish Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog coat comparison:	Wiry Dense Rough	Curly	Curly Waterproof Woolly No Undercoat Grow into dreadlocks
Colors What are the original Airedale Terrier, Poodle and Spanish Water Dog color?	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black White Chestnut Black & White Brown & White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Spanish Water Dog doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Airedale Terrier or Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	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.	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 Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Spanish Water Dog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog 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.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Spanish Water Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most 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 Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Airedale Terrier or Poodle or Spanish Water Dog?	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Spanish Water Dog 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 Spanish Water Dog?	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 Spanish Water Dog 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 Spanish Water Dog 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.	Spanish Water Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.

Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle or Spanish Water Dog? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog?	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Spanish Water Dog breed usually likes 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 Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog 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 Poodle and Spanish Water Dog have?	7-9 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Airedale Terrier vs Poodle vs Spanish Water Dog 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 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs 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 Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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