Is an Airedale Terrier taller than a Bull Terrier?

Yes. An Airedale Terrier is 4.7 cm (2 in) taller at the shoulder than a Bull Terrier.

Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.

Where these heights come from

An Airedale Terrier is commonly listed at 23 in (58 cm), the lower end of its male range. See all of Airedale Terrier’s listed heights.

A Bull Terrier is commonly listed at 21 in (53.3 cm), the lower end of its range. See all of Bull Terrier’s listed heights.

Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.

Airedale Terrier vs Australian Shepherd: An Airedale Terrier and an Australian Shepherd are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but an Airedale Terrier’s figure is the lower end of its male range and an Australian Shepherd’s is the top of its male range.
Airedale Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog: An Airedale Terrier and a Portuguese Water Dog are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but an Airedale Terrier’s figure is the lower end of its male range and a Portuguese Water Dog’s is the top of its male range.
Airedale Terrier vs Siberian Husky: A Siberian Husky is 1.7 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than an Airedale Terrier.

Bull Terrier vs Border Collie: A Bull Terrier and a Border Collie are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but a Bull Terrier’s figure is the lower end of its range.
Bull Terrier vs German Shepherd: A German Shepherd is 1.7 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Bull Terrier.
Bull Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel: A Bull Terrier is 2.3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than an English Springer Spaniel.

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APA	Heightvs. (2026, October 12). Airedale Terrier vs Bull Terrier: 1 ft 11 in vs 1 ft 9 in. https://heightvs.com/compare/airedale-terrier-vs-bull-terrier
MLA	“Airedale Terrier vs Bull Terrier: 1 ft 11 in vs 1 ft 9 in.” Heightvs, 12 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/compare/airedale-terrier-vs-bull-terrier.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Airedale Terrier), Wikidata (Bull Terrier).

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