Airedale Terrier vs Labrador Retriever

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Labrador Retriever wins 5–1
Airedale Terrier Large · Terrier
Labrador Retriever Large · Sporting
Weight
40–65 lbs
55–80 lbs
Height
22–24 in
21.5–24.5 in
Lifespan
10–13 yrs
10–12 yrs
Origin
England
Canada

Trait Comparison

4/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
4/5
Good with Kids
5/5
3/5
Good with Dogs
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking
3/5
Airedale Terrier — Labrador Retriever (highlighted = better for that trait)

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