Which is Better Between the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano?

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Airedale Terrier Versus Bracco Italiano: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano? 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 Bracco Italiano 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 Bracco Italiano.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano 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 Bracco Italiano. 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 Bracco Italiano.

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 Bracco Italiano.

Airedale Terrier versus Bracco Italiano: Overview

A very important difference between the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Airedale Terrier is a medium-sized dog while the Bracco Italiano 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 Bracco Italiano belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Airedale Terrier versus Bracco Italiano: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Airedale Terrier to the Bracco Italiano 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 Bracco Italiano

Factor Airedale Terrier Bracco Italiano
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 10 to 14 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 22 to 26 inches
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Weight 40 to 65 pounds 55 to 90 pounds
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1400 $2500
Price Range $1000 – $1800 $2500 – $2500
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
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  • DNA Repository
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination – annual exam recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    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 Bracco Italiano. 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 Bracco Italiano is 76 out of 125.

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

    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 Bracco Italiano 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 Bracco Italiano

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

    • Airedale Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Bracco Italianos are very easy to groom.
    • Airedale Terriers are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Bracco Italianos are not prone to nip and chew at things.

    The Similarities Between the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano

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

    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano do not adapt well to apartment living.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano do not have the tendency to drool.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano are very easy to train.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Airedale Terrier versus Bracco Italiano

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

    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, Bracco Italianos weigh 55 to 90 pounds when fully grown. Bracco Italianos are 22 to 26 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Airedale Terrier versus Bracco Italiano

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

    The lifespan of Bracco Italianos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Bracco Italianos is 12.0 years.

    Bracco Italianos live longer than Airedale Terriers.

    Price of Airedale Terrier versus Price of Bracco Italiano

    The average price of the Airedale Terrier puppy is $1400. The price of the Airedale Terrier typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 208 Airedale Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Bracco Italiano puppy is $2500. The price of the Bracco Italiano typically ranges from $2500 – $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 2 Bracco Italiano puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Bracco Italiano is more expensive than the Airedale Terrier.

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Airedale Terrier and Bracco Italiano. For different price points, the charts show how many Airedale Terrier puppies or how many Bracco Italiano puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Airedale Terriers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Airedale Terriers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Bracco Italianos

    A breakdown of the prices of Bracco Italianos

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Airedale Terrier puppy or the Bracco Italiano puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Health Problems of Airedale Terrier versus Health Problems of Bracco Italiano

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Airedale Terrier and the Bracco Italiano are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Airedale Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Bracco Italiano.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Airedale Terrier than for the Bracco Italiano.

    5 health tests are recommended for Airedale Terrier while 4 tests are recommended for the Bracco Italiano.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Airedale Terriers and in Bracco Italianos.

    Airedale Terrier Health Problems

    Airedale Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Airedale Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Airedale Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Airedale Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Airedale Terriers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Airedale Terriers here.

    Bracco Italiano Health Problems

    Bracco Italianos are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Bracco Italiano puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Bracco Italiano puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Bracco Italiano breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Bracco Italianos for:

  • DNA Repository
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination – annual exam recommended
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Bracco Italianos here.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Airedale Terrier versus Bracco Italiano

    Airedale Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Bracco Italianos can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Airedale Terriers shed more than Bracco Italianos?

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

    Bracco Italianos shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Airedale Terrier or the Bracco Italiano

    Airedale Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Bracco Italianos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Airedale Terrier or the Bracco Italiano?

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

    Bracco Italianos are very easy to groom.

    Does the Airedale Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Bracco Italiano?

    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.

    Bracco Italianos 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 Bracco Italianos?

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

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

    Can Airedale Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Bracco Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Airedale Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Bracco Italianos can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Airedale Terrier vs. Bracco Italiano

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

    Bracco Italianos have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Airedale Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Bracco Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Bracco Italianos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Airedale Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Bracco Italianos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Airedale Terriers good family dogs? What about Bracco Italianos?

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

    Bracco Italianos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Airedale Terriers and Bracco Italianos?

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

    Bracco Italianos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Airedale Terrier Easier to Train than the Bracco Italiano?

    Airedale Terriers are very easy to train.

    Bracco Italianos are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Airedale Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Bracco Italiano?

    Airedale Terriers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Bracco Italianos do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

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

    Bracco Italianos are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Airedale Terrier versus Bracco Italiano. 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 Bracco Italiano better suits you and your family.