Airedale Terrier Size Guide (Miniature vs Standard)

The Airedale Terrier is a purebred dog originating from England, originally bred to be a gundog. There are two different sizes of Airedale Terrier including the Miniature Airedale Terrier and Standard Airedale Terrier. Here is a Airedale Terrier size comparison guide so you know all the similarities and differences between each size.

If you are interested in Miniature or Standard Airedales, keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about the different sizes of this breed!

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Miniature Airedale

The Miniature Airedale (AKA Welsh Terrier) are a compact, sturdy looking dog that has a square build featuring their distinctive black/grizzle and tan wiry coat. Their back, stomach and neck features black or grizzle making it look like they are wearing a jacket. They have tan patches on their head, legs and hindquarters.

Are There Miniature Airedale Terriers?

Technically there aren’t Miniature Airedale Terriers as they are a totally different breed called Welsh Terriers however they look exactly like miniature version of the Airedale. Welsh Terriers are not small Airedales but people often call them mini Airedales like a nickname. In reality, the “Miniature Airedale” that we refer to in this is a Welsh Terrier.

What Is A Miniature Airedale Called?

A Miniature Airedale is officially called a Welsh Terrier however lots of people called them by the unofficial name because they look like a mini version of the Airedale.

Miniature Airedale Terrier Size

Miniature Airedale Terriers are a compact dog that gets to a height of 15 to 17 inches (38.1cm to 43.2cm) and weighs between 20 and 22 pounds (9.1kg to 10kg) when fully grown.

Miniature Airedale Terriers reach their full adult size between 11 and 12 months of age. They reach roughly their adult height at 10 months and fill out by gaining muscle mass for the remaining period of growth.

They are considered to be a medium sized dog breed.

Miniature Airedale Terrier Temperament

Miniature Airedale Terriers have a friendly, alert, cheerful and spirited temperament. They are a highly intelligent dog however they have a mind of their own so need consistent, firm training. Miniature Airedales get along very well with their family and are highly affectionate however they can be a bit timid around strangers.

Miniature Airedale Lifespan

Miniature Airedales have a lifespan of 12 to 14 years. This is average for a purebred dog of this size. To give your Miniature Airedale the best chance of living a long life make sure that you feed them a healthy, balanced diet and give them an adequate amount of daily exercise.

Miniature Airedale Terrier Price

The average price of a Miniature Airedale is $1500 to $3000USD. The price is highly dependant on the lineage, the litter size and also the breeder.

Mini Airedale via @tiger.the.welshterrier

Miniature Airedale Terrier Puppies

Many breeders sell Miniature Airedale Terriers puppies (AKA Welsh Terriers). If you are having trouble finding a Miniature Airedale Terrier puppy online, I suggest googling “Welsh Terrier” instead as it may come up with more results.

Standard Airedale

The Standard Airedale Terrier has a regal bearing with their long muscular legs and sturdy build. They have a distinctive dense, wiry coat that has black and tan markings. Airedales have tan patches on their legs, hindquarters and head as well as a large black patch on their back, neck and stomach that gives them the appearance of wearing a jacket. Standard Airedales look pretty much identical to Miniature Airedale Terriers (Welsh Terriers) however they are much larger.

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How Big Is An Airedale Terrier?

A fully grown Airedale Terrier is 21 to 23 inches (53.3cm to 58.4cm) tall at the shoulder and weighs between 40 and 65 pounds (18.1kg to 29.5kg). Female Airedale Terriers are slightly shorter and lighter than male Airedales.

	Female	Male
Height	21 to 22 inches tall	22 to 23 inches tall
Weight	40 to 55 pounds	50 to 65 pounds

What Is The Average Lifespan Of An Airedale Terrier?

The average lifespan of an Airedale Terrier is 10 to 13 years. This is slightly shorter than the Miniature Airedale Terrier as larger dog breeds tend to have shorter lifespans. To give your Airedale Terrier the best chance of living a long life make sure you feed them a balanced diet and give them enough daily exercise.

How Much Is An Airedale Terrier?

The price of an Airedale Terrier is around $1400 to $3000USD. This price is a very similar range to the Miniature Airedale Terrier (Welsh Terrier). The price of an Airedale Terrier is ultimately dependant on the individual breeder but their prices may be influenced by the lineage of the dog as well as litter size.

What Size Crate For Airedale Terrier?

An Airedale Terrier should use a medium or large sized dog crate. The best way to measure an Airedale Terrier for a crate is to measure the length from their nose to the base of their tail, then add 2 or 3 inches for the crate measurements.

We recommended the Diggs Revol Dog Crate (pictured below) for Airedales as is a highly unique design that has been inspired by baby industry quality standards through it’s incorporation of diamond shaped mesh pattern that prevents injury to paws and jaws. Additionally, it is travel friendly as it is collapsible with a carrying handle and wheels and perfect for puppies as it includes a puppy divider and multiple door options!