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Name	Otterhound	Airedale Terrier	Irish Wolfhound
Origins	England	England	Ireland
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Otter Dog	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Cu Faoil
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Which is the smallest dog, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Large	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound weight comparison:	66-115 pounds (30-52 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	90.5 pounds (41 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound height comparison:	24-26 inches (60-65 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	25 inches (62.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$600-$800	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Frequent: The Otterhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Airedale 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 Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound trainability comparison.	Otterhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Otterhound dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Otterhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Outright Tempered Boisterous Amiable	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Otterhound dogs are less 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.	Irish Wolfhound 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: Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound?	Average: Otterhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:	Otterhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Otterhound 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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Otterhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound playfulness comparison:	The Otterhound is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound?	Average: The Otterhound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Otterhound 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.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Otterhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Otterhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.
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 Otterhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound mouthiness comparison:	Otterhound 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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound?	Otterhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:	Joint Problems Bloat Epilepsy Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Otterhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound lifespan comparison. How long do Otterhound, Airedale Terrier and Irish Wolfhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Otterhound: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Otterhound 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound energy level comparison:	Otterhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Otterhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Otterhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Otterhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound coat comparison:	Rough Waterproof	Wiry Dense Rough	Wiry Rough
Colors What are the original Otterhound, Airedale Terrier and Irish Wolfhound color?	Black Tan Blue Cream Wheaten	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Otterhound requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Otterhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound?	Medium ⏺ The Otterhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Otterhound 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.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Otterhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Otterhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Otterhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound?	Otterhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound?	Yes Otterhound 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.	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Otterhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Otterhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound 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: Otterhound or Airedale Terrier or Irish Wolfhound? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound?	Yes Otterhound breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound 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.

Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound 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 Otterhound and Airedale Terrier and Irish Wolfhound have?	4-7 puppies	7-9 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Otterhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1909 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain 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 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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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