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Name	Africanis	Aidi	Airedale Terrier
Origins	South Africa	Morocco	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bantu Dog Hottentot Hunting Dog Khoikhoi Dog Tswana breed dog Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi Zulu Dog African Dog	Atlas Mountain Dog Atlas Shepherd Dog Berber Dog Chien de l'Atlas Chien de Montagne de l'Atlas Kabyle Dog	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Africanis or Aidi or Aidi? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier weight comparison:	55-100 inches (25-45 kg)	50-55 pounds (23-25 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55-100 inches (35 kg)	52.5 pounds (24 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier height comparison:	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (55 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$300-$500	$300-$500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Aidi is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Africanis dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier trainability comparison.	Africanis dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	Africanis dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Aidi dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Africanis dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Aidi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Friendly Affectionate Obedient Territorial Trainable Watchful	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Africanis dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Aidi 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier?	Average to High: Africanis dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Aidi dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier social needs comparison:	Africanis dogs are a social breed. See more.	Aidi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Africanis dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Aidi dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale 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?	Africanis 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.	Aidi 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Africanis is a playful breed. See more.	The Aidi is a playful breed. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier?	Average: The Africanis barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Aidi rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Africanis breed in the home.	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 Aidi indoors.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Africanis dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Aidi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	Africanis 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.	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.

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier?	Africaniss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Aidis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Airedale 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: Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier health problems comparison:	Cancer Dermoid Sinus Parvovirus Rabies	Eye Problems Joint Problems	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Africanis should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Aidi 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Africanis, Aidi and Airedale Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Africanis: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Aidi: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier energy level comparison:	Africanis dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Aidi dogs are high-energy dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Africanis dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Aidi dogs have an average exercise need.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	Africanis dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Aidi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Africanis has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Aidi 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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry Thick	Thick	Wiry Dense Rough
Colors What are the original Africanis, Aidi and Airedale Terrier color?	Black Tan White Brown	Black White Brown Tawny Fawn	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Africanis doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Aidi doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Africanis or Aidi or {name3 shedding:	Africanis dogs are low shedders. See more.	Aidi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Africanis has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Aidi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Africanis is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Aidi is an average drooler. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale 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: Africanis or Aidi or Airedale Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier?	Not really Africanis breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Aidi 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.
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.	Yes 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.

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale 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 Africanis and Aidi and Airedale Terrier have?	2-8 puppies	5-8 puppies	7-9 puppies
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Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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