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Name	Small Munsterlander	Airedale Terrier	Welsh Terrier
Origins	Germany	England	Wales
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Heidewachtel Munster Munsterlander Small Munsterlander Spion Vorstehhund Kleiner Münsterländer	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Welshie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height Which is taller, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier height comparison:	Male: 20–22 inches (50–56 cm), Female: 19–21 inches (48–54 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20.5 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Frequent: The Small Munsterlander is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Welsh Terrier is easier than average to get.

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier trainability comparison.	Small Munsterlander dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Small Munsterlander dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Small Munsterlander dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Intelligent Affectionate Strong Willed Attentive Trainable	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Friendly Spirited
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Small Munsterlander dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Welsh 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: Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	High: Small Munsterlander 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.	Average to High: Welsh Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier social needs comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are a social breed. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Welsh Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Small Munsterlander is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Small Munsterlander 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.	Welsh 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

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Small Munsterlander is a playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Average: The Small Munsterlander barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Welsh Terrier 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 Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Small Munsterlander 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.	Apartment-friendly dog the Welsh Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Small Munsterlanders tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Welsh 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: Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Skin Irritation Ear Infections Vision Problems	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Skin Irritation
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Small Munsterlander 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.	Frequent The Welsh Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Small Munsterlander, Airedale Terrier and Welsh Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Small Munsterlander: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Welsh Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier energy level comparison:	Small Munsterlander dogs are high-energy dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Welsh Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Small Munsterlander dogs need a lot of exercises.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Welsh Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	Small Munsterlander dogs don't need too much sleep.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Welsh Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier?	1.5 to 2.5 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.	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? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander 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 Welsh Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier coat comparison:	Dense Thick	Wiry Dense Rough	Wiry Soft Waterproof
Colors What are the original Small Munsterlander, Airedale Terrier and Welsh Terrier color?	White & Brown	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Small Munsterlander requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh Terrier? Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Small Munsterlander dogs shed moderately. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Welsh Terrier 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: Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Small Munsterlander has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Small Munsterlander 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 Welsh Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh 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.	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: Small Munsterlander or Airedale Terrier or Welsh 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.	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: Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier?	Not really Small Munsterlander 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.	Not really Welsh 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.	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.

Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier 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 Small Munsterlander and Airedale Terrier and Welsh Terrier have?	4-6 puppies	7-9 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Small Munsterlander vs Airedale Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by 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 Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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