New Zealand Heading Dog has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Airedale Terrier has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Unfortunately, the New Zealand Heading Dog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Airedale Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Intelligent
Willing

Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Adaptable
Brave
Playful
Energetic
Balanced
Obedient
Loyal

New Zealand Heading Dogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Airedale Terriers are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Airedale Terriers make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

New Zealand

England

Border Collie

otterhounds, various terrier breeds

1867

1800s

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Fawn

Black
Gray
Cream

New Zealand Heading Dogs have medium-length coats.

Airedale Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wiry

A New Zealand Heading Dog can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Airedale Terrier can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

New Zealand Heading Dogs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Airedale Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Ear Health and Infection
Eye Infections

Thyroid
Corneal Opacities
Heart Problems

Ear Examination
Eye examination
Complete Blood Count
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Blood Glucose Tests

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

New Zealand Heading Dogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Airedale Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

New Zealand Heading Dog is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Airedale Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Airedale Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

New Zealand Heading Dog dogs may not be the best choice as guard dogs because they do not have a strong instinct to defend their territory.

Airedale Terrier dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Tramping, Fetch, Hunting, Walking, Playing, Running, Long, Basic tricks, Runs, Fetching balls, Walks

Jog, Walk, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Play, Run

New Zealand Heading Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Airedale Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For New Zealand Heading Dog, it's at least 30 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Airedale Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most New Zealand Heading Dogs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Airedale Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The New Zealand Heading Dog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Airedale Terriers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a New Zealand Heading Dog is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of an Airedale Terrier is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a New Zealand Heading Dog is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Airedale Terrier is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Airedale Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

New Zealand Heading Dogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Airedale Terriers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Airedale Terriers are not cat friendly.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Airedale Terriers are not dog-friendly.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Airedale Terriers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

New Zealand Heading Dogs are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Airedale Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.