What is the difference between an Airedale terrier and Welsh terrier?
I was interested in getting either an Airedale terrier or Welsh terrier, and was wondering what the difference was between them? Do they have different temperaments? Do they make good pets? Thank you.
About the same differences as there are in a Yorkie and a Rottweiler. One is a giant terrier and the other is a rather small terrier.
But are famously stubborn and hard headed as are most all true terriers. While the airdale was used as a hunting, working and police dog due in most part to its size. The Welsh is a varmint dog of much valor. Hunting small game such as fox, badger, rats and other furred game. Both will bite the hell out of you if you piss them off. But the welsh is more likely to be serious about it. They have sharp temperaments. The Airedale is more laid back, silly and not that easy to train as the think they already know everything. I’ve met quite a few welsh and they are best describe as “Hell on Wheels” If your not a hard core terrier owner then pass on this little spitfire.
The Airedale is a better terrier for the average pet owner.
Also consider the grooming cost of both breeds. Since most pets are clipped and not stripped, figure about $30 to $40 for the welsh and $45 to $65 for the Airedale on average. Triple that if you want the dog to be stripped for correct terrier coats.
Also you need to study the possiable health issues that both breeds suffer. Airdales have many the Welsh not as much.
Dogs 101 – Airedale Terrier
