8 Breeds Similar to Airedale Terrier

If you love the Airedale Terrier, these breeds share the most traits in common โ€” from size and energy level to grooming and trainability.

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Irish Setter
185% match

Irish Setter

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Same sizeSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

A stunning, flame-coated sporting dog known for grace and boundless enthusiasm. Irish Setters are outgoing, sweet-natured family dogs that love long runs and outdoor adventures.

English Setter
285% match

English Setter

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An elegant, gentle sporting dog with a speckled "belton" coat and a natural love of the field. English Setters are mellow, sweet-tempered companions who thrive with active families.

Gordon Setter
385% match

Gordon Setter

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The largest and most powerful of the setter breeds, with a striking black and tan coat. Gordon Setters are devoted, confident bird dogs that bond deeply with their owners and need vigorous daily exercise.

Flat-Coated Retriever
485% match

Flat-Coated Retriever

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Same sizeSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

The eternal puppy of the retriever world โ€” joyful, exuberant, and slow to mature. Flat-Coated Retrievers are enthusiastic sporting dogs that bring boundless optimism to everything they do.

Bouvier des Flandres
585% match

Bouvier des Flandres

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A powerful, rugged herding dog from the farmlands of Flanders, with a shaggy beard and commanding presence. Bouviers are calm, intelligent, and deeply loyal โ€” equally capable as family dogs and working guardians.

Briard
685% match

Briard

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A large, shaggy French herding dog with a heart of gold beneath its impressive coat. Briards are intelligent, loyal protectors that have served as war dogs, herders, and devoted family companions for centuries.

Irish Water Spaniel
785% match

Irish Water Spaniel

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The tallest of all spaniels, with a distinctive curly liver coat and a rat-like tail. Irish Water Spaniels are hardworking retrievers with a clownish sense of humor and a natural love of water.

Miniature Schnauzer
880% match

Miniature Schnauzer

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Same groupSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

A spirited, obedient little dog with a distinctive beard and bushy eyebrows. Miniature Schnauzers are alert, spunky companions that adapt well to both city and country life.