| Airedale Terrier | Boxer | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 10-13 years | 10-12 years |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 65-80 lb |
| Energy | High | High |
| Grooming | Moderate | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Moderate |
| With kids | Good with kids | With supervision |
As the largest terrier breed, the Airedale keeps a full terrier prey drive and stubborn streak in a 50-plus-pound body, and breed mortality surveys put cancer as the cause of roughly 4 in 10 Airedale deaths — noticeably higher than most breeds.
Boxers have a breed-specific heart disease — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, informally called 'Boxer cardiomyopathy' — that can cause fainting or sudden death with no other warning, and UK veterinary data found Boxers have the highest breed-specific rate of mast cell tumors of any breed studied, so an unremarkable-looking skin lump should always go to a vet rather than get watched at home.
Airedale Terrier ·
Boxer
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.