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Name	Airedale Terrier	Yorkshire Terrier	Dorkie
Origins	England	England	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Yorkie	Dorkie Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Which is the smallest dog, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	5-12 pounds (2-5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	8.5 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	5-9 inches (13-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	7 inches (18 cm)

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$1000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Dorkie is a commonly available dog breed.

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie intelligence:	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie trainability comparison.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Dorkie dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Dorkie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? 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.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Dorkie dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal	Playful Loving Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful
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: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie?	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie social needs comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Dorkie dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Dorkie 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.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie playfulness comparison:	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Dorkies, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie?	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Dorkie is a particularly loud 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 Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	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 Yorkshire Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Dorkie breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie 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.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	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.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Dorkie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dorkie bite force: Weak.
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 Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dorkie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie mouthiness comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dorkie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie?	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Dorkies are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies
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.	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie lifespan comparison. How long do Airedale Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Dorkie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Dorkie: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie energy level comparison:	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Dorkie dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dorkie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie 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.	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Dorkie has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie coat comparison:	Wiry Dense Rough	Fine	Silky Thick
Colors What are the original Airedale Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Dorkie color?	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Tan Blue Gold	Black Gray Tan White Golden
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie 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.	Advanced: The Dorkie requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? Airedale Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie?	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dorkie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

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

Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Yorkshire Terrier or Dorkie? 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie?	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier and Dorkie have?	7-9 puppies	4-6 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Airedale Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Dorkie 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 1885 as a Toy 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 Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers 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 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 Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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