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Airedale Terrier | Beagle | Bearded Collie | Bedlington Terrier | Black and Tan Coonhound |
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| physical traits | - sturdy - muscular - squarely-built - powerful - thick-boned - well-balanced | - small - tireless - harmonious voice | - hardy - active - strong - agile | - built for speed - graceful - strong - lively - energetic | - powerful - agile - alert - strong - hardy - tough-skinned - tough-hearted - bays |
| types | ... | ... | ... | ... | black and tan |
| colors | - tan with black markings with or without white marking on chest - black grizzle | - tri-color - black - white - tan or red/brown - lemon - white | - black - blue - brown - gray - slate gray - reddish fawn - sandy - fawn with or without white coat markings | - blue - sandy - liver - blue and tan - sandy and tan - liver and tan - white with liver - sandy or blue shadings | - jet black with tan markings above eyes - on side of muzzle - chest and legs |
| personality/ temperament | - good-natured - fun-loving - alert - interested - energetic - feisty - lively - inquisitive - dignified - intelligent - loyal - active - reserved. some can be shy or spooked by strangers | - easy-going - good-natured - tranquil - gentle - steady and patient - loyal - courageous - obedient - lively - cheerful - affectionate - brave - sociable - merry - intelligent - will howl if left alone - independent - s | - self-confident - lively - outgoing - exuberant - intelligent - friendly - high-spirited - alert - devoted - intelligent - playful. some may be nervous - aggressive | - assertive - alert - playful - gentle - lively - intelligent - inquisitive - courageous - hardy - endurance - wary of strangers - easy to train. some may be shy - nervous - jealous of children and other pets - barks alot | - calm - stable - outgoing - affectionate - friendly - assertive - watchful - obedient. some can be shy - aggressive - vicious |
| maintenance/ special needs | - medium - groom often - exercise - needs attention - some not good with other pets - some have stubborn streak | - sheds - needs exercise to prevent getting fat or digestive ailments - tendency to wander off following a scent - chew - dig | - high - regular grooming - mats easily - regular exercise - requires constant mental and physical stimulation | - groom daily - does not shed - socialize early - needs exercise and mental stimulation or can be destructive - can't live outdoors - groom for show | - low - regular brushing - lots of exercise - keep ears clean - drools |
| nickname | - 'King of Terriers' - Waterside Terrier - Working Terrier | ... | - Highland Collie - Mountain Collie - Hairy Mou'ed Collie | - 'has head of a lamb with the heart of a lion' - Rothbury Terrier | ... |
| origination | Great Britain cross between Old English Brokenhaired Terrier with the Otterhound | Great Britain maybe a cross between Harrier and hounds of ancient England | Great Britain | Great Britain, possibly from the Whippet, Otterhound and Dandie Dinmont | England cross between Bloodhound and Talbot hound, then in USA crossed with Virginia Foxhound |
| bred for | - badger - otter hunting - hunt and kill vermin | - hunting rabbit - small game | - sheep herding - droving | - rat - badger hunting | - tracking - treeing and hunting opossums and raccoons - bears - deer - bobcats and mountain lions - hunts but does not kill |
| identifying traits | largest of terriers | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| height | 22~24 (inch) | 13~16 (inch) | ... | 15~16.5 (inch) | ... |
| weight | 44~50 (lbs) | ... | 40~60 (lbs) | 17~23 (lbs) | ... |
| height for male | ... | ... | ... | ... | 25~27 (inch) |
| height for female | ... | ... | ... | ... | 23~25 (inch) |
| ideal for | - family - companion - watchdog - guard dog - police dog - sentry - messenger - country or city (with plenty of exercise) life - any climate | - family - elderly - city (with plenty of exercise) or country - any climate - other dogs - cats if acquainted early | - family and other animals - watchdog - adapts to city life and cold climates | - companionship - family - watchdog - city life (with exercise) | - any climate - other dogs - country but can adapt to city life - raccoon hunting |
| good with kids? | yes, but supervise due to rowdiness | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| interesting facts | messengers in World War I | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| lifespan | 13 (year) | 12~15 (year) | 12~13 (year) | 14~15 (year) | 11~12 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - ukc - saku - aukc - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group) | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(medium size scenthound dog group) - ukc-(scenthound dog group) - ckc | - fci-(sheepdog group) - akc - uk-(pastoral group) - ukc - saku - ankc-(working group) - jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group) | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group) - ckc | - akc-(hound dog group) - fci-(large size scenthound dog group) - ukc-(scenthound dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - dense - wiry - hard - close lying - from crinkly to slightly waved outer coat - soft undercoat | - close - short - hard or smooth coat | ... | - silky - moderately short - dense - cottony - slightly curly - mixture of hard and soft | short and dense |
| rescues | National Airedale Rescue | - Arizona Beagle Rescue SOS Beagle Rescue - Inc. | ... | ... | ... |
| health concerns | ... | - low - floppy ears prone to ear infections - routinely check/clean ears - routine dental cleanings - baseline bloodwork recommended | ... | ... | ... |
| eye | ... | ... | ... | - cataracts - districhiasis - imperforate lacrimal punctum - microphthalmos - retinal dysplasia - liver / pancreas | ... |
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