Xoloitzcuintle has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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

Alert
Cheerful
Loyal
Calm
Companionable
Protective

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

Xoloitzcuintles shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Xoloitzcuintles 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.

Mexico

England

spitz, primitive types

otterhounds, various terrier breeds

ancient, pre-columbian times

1800s

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Black
Fawn
Brindle
Brown

Black
Gray
Cream

Straight

Wiry

A Xoloitzcuintle can have a litter of 15-18 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.

The Xoloitzcuintle is prone to health issues and requires regular check-ups with a vet to identify and treat any problems early.

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

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Dry Skin
Sunburn
Teeth Issues

Thyroid
Corneal Opacities
Heart Problems

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

Eye
Hip X-Rays
Heart

Xoloitzcuintles are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Airedale Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Xoloitzcuintle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Airedale Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Xoloitzcuintles need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

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

Xoloitzcuintles have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Airedale Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Xoloitzcuintles are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

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

Xoloitzcuintle 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.

Walk, Play, Run, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Hiking playing, Play keep away, Nap, Dog Parks

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Xoloitzcuintle, it's at least 8 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 Xoloitzcuintles usually need at least 45 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 Xoloitzcuintle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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.

Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 19-31 pound (9 - 14 kg) Xoloitzcuintle feed 2.2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 44-50 pound (20 - 23 kg) Airedale Terrier feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Xoloitzcuintle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Xoloitzcuintle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Xoloitzcuintle has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Airedale Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

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.

Xoloitzcuintles make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Xoloitzcuintles are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Airedale Terriers are not cat friendly.

Xoloitzcuintles are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Airedale Terriers are not dog-friendly.

Xoloitzcuintles have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

Xoloitzcuintles are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Airedale Terrier is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.