| Airedale Terrier | Rough Collie | |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan | 10-13 years | 10-14 years |
| Size | Large | Large |
| Weight | 40-65 lb | 50-75 lb |
| Energy | High | High |
| Grooming | Moderate | High |
| Shedding | Low | Moderate |
| With kids | Good with kids | Good with kids |
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.
Most Collie owners have never heard of MDR1: the breed's own health foundation estimates that 55-70% of Collies carry this gene mutation, which means a routine dose of ivermectin, the anti-diarrheal drug loperamide (Imodium), or certain other common medications can cause seizures or death in an affected dog — every Collie owner should tell their vet the breed before any new drug is given, and get the dog DNA-tested.
Airedale Terrier ·
Rough Collie
Health problems, origin and what living with each is actually like.