| Loyalty Level | High | High |
|---|---|---|
| Need for Human Attention | Yes | Yes |
| Temperament with Children | Yes | With supervision |
| Temperament with Strangers | With supervision | With supervision |
| Temperament with Cats/Small Animals | High | High |
| Temperament with Other Dogs | With supervision | With supervision |
| Temperament with Children | Yes | With supervision |
| Temperament with Family | Yes | Yes |
| Current Use | Companion/Working | Working dog/Active companion |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Group (FCI/AKC) | Terrier | Pastoral |
| Country of Origin | England | Australia |
| Official Name | Airedale Terrier | Australian Cattle Dog |
| Primary Use (Historical) | Fox and Otter Hunter | Herding dog |
| Other Names (Nickname) | King of Terriers | Heeler, Blue Heeler |
| Eye Color | Dark | Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Coloration | Black and Tan | Blue, red (mottled) |
| Height (Male) | 56-61 cm | 43-51 cm |
| Weight (Male) | 23-32 kg | 15-22 kg |
| Height (Female) | 56-61 cm | 43-51 cm |
| Coat Type | Medium/Wire | Short/double-layered |
| Lifespan | > 10 years | > 10 years |
| Weight (Female) | 23-32 kg | 15-22 kg |
| Sex (Male/Female) | 56-61 cm | 43-51 cm |
| Bite Force | Unknown | Unknown |
| Ear Type | V-shaped, dropped | Pricked |
| Tail Type | High | Dropped/Low |
| Yard Requirement | Medium | High |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Suitability | No | No |
| Tolerance for Being Alone | Low | Low |
| Hot Weather Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Cold Weather Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Prey Drive | High | High |
|---|---|---|
| Nipping Tendency | Medium | Medium |
| Global Intelligence Rank | High | Very high |
| Trainability | High | High |
| Daily Exercise Needs | Up to 1 hour per day | > 2 hours a day |
| Barking Tendency | Medium | Medium |
| Energy Level | High | Very high |
| Food Cost | High | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Common Genetic Diseases | Hip Dysplasia | Hip dysplasia, deafness |
| Global Price Range (Puppy) | Medium | Medium |
| Tendency to Obesity | Low | Low |
| Grooming Cost | Daily | Once a week |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Brushing Needs | Weekly | Weekly |
| Shedding Level | No | Yes (seasonal) |
| Bathing Needs | Medium | Medium |
| Body Odor | Low | Low |
| Drooling | Low | Low |
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