Is the Airedale Terrier Better than the Azawakh as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Airedale Terrier Versus Azawakh: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Airedale Terrier and for the Azawakh. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Airedale Terrier or the Azawakh.

Airedale Terrier versus Azawakh: Overview

A very important difference between the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Airedale Terrier is a medium-sized dog while the Azawakh is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Airedale Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

On the other hand, the Azawakh belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Airedale Terrier versus Azawakh: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Airedale Terrier to the Azawakh based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh

Factor Airedale Terrier Azawakh
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 12 to 15 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Height 21 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
Weight 40 to 65 pounds 33 to 55 pounds
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 3/5
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1400 No Data
Price Range $1000 – $1800 No Data
Temperament Score 78.2 percent 100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Airedale Terrier in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Azawakh. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Airedale Terrier is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Azawakh is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Azawakh is a better pet than the Airedale Terrier. So, you should get the Azawakh!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh

    Below is a list of where the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh are most different:

    • Airedale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Azawakhs adapt well to apartment living.
    • Airedale Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Azawakhs are very easy to groom.
    • Airedale Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Azawakhs are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

    The Similarities Between the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh

    The Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh are most similar:

    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh are very easy to train.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    Size Comparison of Airedale Terrier versus Azawakh

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh.

    Airedale Terriers weigh 40 to 65 pounds when fully grown. Airedale Terriers are 21 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Azawakhs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Azawakhs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Airedale Terrier versus Azawakh

    The lifespan of Airedale Terriers is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Airedale Terriers is 11.5 years.

    The lifespan of Azawakhs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Azawakhs is 13.5 years.

    Azawakhs live longer than Airedale Terriers.

    Temperament of the Airedale Terrier Versus the Azawakh

    The Azawakh has a better temperament than the Airedale Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Azawakh is 100.0 percent while the temperament score for the Airedale Terrier is 78.2 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 78.2 percent, the Airedale Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 100.0 percent, the Azawakh has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh by measuring the temperaments of 110 Airedale Terriers and 1 Azawakhs.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Airedale Terrier versus Azawakh

    Airedale Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Airedale Terriers shed more than Azawakhs?

    Airedale Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Azawakhs shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Airedale Terrier or the Azawakh

    Airedale Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Airedale Terrier or the Azawakh?

    Airedale Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Azawakhs are very easy to groom.

    Does the Airedale Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?

    Airedale Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Azawakhs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Airedale Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Azawakhs?

    Airedale Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Azawakhs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Airedale Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Airedale Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Airedale Terrier vs. Azawakh

    Airedale Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Airedale Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Airedale Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Airedale Terrier or the Azawakh?

    Airedale Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Airedale Terriers good family dogs? What about Azawakhs?

    Airedale Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Airedale Terriers and Azawakhs?

    Airedale Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

    Is the Airedale Terrier Easier to Train than the Azawakh?

    Airedale Terriers are very easy to train.

    Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Airedale Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Azawakh?

    Airedale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Airedale Terrier or the Azawakh?

    Airedale Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Airedale Terrier versus Azawakh. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Airedale Terrier and the Azawakh better suits you and your family.