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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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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier breeds.	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 Classification How do breed classifications differ between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.	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 Range Compare puppy costs for Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.	$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

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?	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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is easiest to train?	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.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed is most alert?	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.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed is most protective?	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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier? Compare temperaments.	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.
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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

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Africanis barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Aidi rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed is most playful?	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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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?	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.
Alone Time Tolerance 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 Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?	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.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?	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

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed lives longest?	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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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?	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.
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Vet Care Frequency 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.
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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

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which breed is most active?	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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?	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.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which needs most food?	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

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. What colors are available?	Black Tan White Brown	Black White Brown Tawny Fawn	Black Tan Grizzle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?	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
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which drools 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.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has least natural smell?	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.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Wiry Thick	Thick	Wiry Dense Rough
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.
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.
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Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is best with kids?	Africanis dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Aidi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility 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
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.
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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 Capability Compare service dog potential between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?	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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has most military use?	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

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has most puppies?	2-8 puppies	5-8 puppies	7-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. What's recommended?	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.

Africanis vs Aidi vs Airedale Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. How are they classified?	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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. How are they classified internationally?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Africanis, Aidi, and Airedale Terrier. Which has most recognition?	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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