Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Argle Bargle or Bingley Terrier?

"Find similarities and differences between Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier" Compare Bearded Collie and Airedale Terrier. Which is better: Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?

Size and Weight Price and Availability Trainability and Intelligence Personality and Temperament Activity and Playfulness Adaptability and Independence Bite Characteristics Health and Lifespan Energy and Activity Diet and Weight Management Allergies and Grooming Good With As a Working Dog Reproducibility Recognition Show differences only

Name	Bearded Collie	Airedale Terrier
Origins	Scotland	England
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	125	55
Reviews	1	5
User Ratings

Other Names What other names do they have?	Argle Bargle Beardie Mountain Collie Highland Collie	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Is the Bearded Collie bigger than the Airedale Terrier breed? Is a Bearded Collie smaller than an Airedale Terrier?	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier weight comparison:	40-60 pounds (18-27 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Is a Bearded Collie taller than an Airedale Terrier?	20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Bearded Collie and Airedale Terrier?	$1200-$1400	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier smarter? Which is best? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Lively Assertive	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	High: Bearded Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier social needs comparison:	Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?	Bearded Collie 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.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	Bearded Collie 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 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.

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Bearded Collie more dangerous than an Airedale Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	The Bearded Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Arthritis Addison's Disease Eye Diseases	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	Average The Bearded Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Bearded Collie and Airedale Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Bearded Collie and Airedale Terrier?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Does the Bearded Collie breed eat more than the Airedale Terrier breed?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three 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? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier coat comparison:	Feathered	Wiry Dense Rough
Colors What are the original Bearded Collie and Airedale Terrier color? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier color comparison:	Black Blue Brown Fawn	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Do Bearded Collie dogs shed more than Airedale Terrier dogs?	Bearded Collie dogs shed above average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier 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 Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier?	Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Can a Bearded Collie and an Airedale Terrier be friends? Do Bearded Collie dogs get along with Airedale Terrier dogs?	Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	Yes Bearded Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier 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.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Bearded Collie or Airedale Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier?	Not really Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier 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.
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.

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Bearded Collie and Airedale Terrier have? Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier litter size comparison:	4-12 puppies	7-9 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Bearded Collie vs Airedale Terrier

Reviews