Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Flanders Cattle Dog or Bingley Terrier?

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Name	Bouvier des Flandres	Airedale Terrier
Origins	Belgium	England
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	85	55
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier. What other names are these breeds known by?	Flanders Cattle Dog Vlaamse Koehond Belgian Cattle Dog	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Bouvier des Flandres and an Airedale Terrier. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Bouvier des Flandres and an Airedale Terrier. Which breed is heavier?	Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 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?	Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier? Is a Bouvier des Flandres taller than an Airedale Terrier?	Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 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?	Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Bouvier des Flandres and an Airedale Terrier. Which breed costs more?	$1500-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier?	Very frequent: The Bouvier des Flandres is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Bouvier des Flandres dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare training requirements.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare alertness levels.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare territorial behaviors.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Bouvier des Flandres and an Airedale Terrier. How do their temperaments differ?	Protective Intelligent Loyal Gentle Familiar Rational	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 Bouvier des Flandres 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier?	High: Bouvier des Flandres 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.
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Social Needs Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier social needs comparison:	Bouvier des Flandres dogs need for social interaction is average. 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 Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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 Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Flandres breed.	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.
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Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare adaptability levels.	Bouvier des Flandres 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a lower than 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bouvier des Flandres 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

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bouvier des Flandres: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bouvier des Flandres 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Bouvier des Flandres and an Airedale Terrier. Which breed is healthier?	The Bouvier des Flandres 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier?	Average The Bouvier des Flandres 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare activity levels.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs have an average exercise need.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Flandres'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.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare allergy friendliness.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Fawn Brindle Pepper Salt	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare maintenance needs.	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.
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Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare drooling amounts.	The Bouvier des Flandres 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.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Bouvier des Flandres and an Airedale Terrier? Compare fur types.	Rough	Wiry Dense Rough
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier? Do Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed more than Airedale Terrier dogs?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs shed moderately. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.
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Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare kid-friendliness.	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are generally with other pets.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bouvier des Flandres or Airedale Terrier? Can a Bouvier des Flandres and an Airedale Terrier be friends? Do Bouvier des Flandres dogs get along with Airedale Terrier dogs?	Bouvier des Flandres dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier?	Yes Bouvier des Flandres 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 Bouvier des Flandres 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?	Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare SAR abilities.	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 Which is better on boats: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Bouvier des Flandres 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Bouvier des Flandres or an Airedale Terrier? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier. Which has larger litters?	5-10 puppies	7-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Bouvier des Flandres vs Airedale Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Bouvier des Flandres and Airedale Terrier. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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

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