Is an Airedale Terrier taller than a German Shepherd?

Yes. An Airedale Terrier is 3 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a German Shepherd.

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 German Shepherd is commonly listed at 21.5 in (55 cm), the lower end of its female range. See all of German Shepherd’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.

German Shepherd vs Whippet: A Whippet is 0.9 cm (0.3 in) taller at the shoulder than a German Shepherd.
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever: A Labrador Retriever is 1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a German Shepherd.
German Shepherd vs Bull Terrier: A German Shepherd is 1.7 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Bull Terrier.

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APA	Heightvs. (2026, October 12). Is an Airedale Terrier taller than a German Shepherd? Yes, by 1 in. https://heightvs.com/compare/airedale-terrier-vs-german-shepherd
MLA	“Is an Airedale Terrier Taller Than a German Shepherd? Yes, by 1 in.” Heightvs, 12 Oct. 2026, heightvs.com/compare/airedale-terrier-vs-german-shepherd.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Airedale Terrier), Wikidata (German Shepherd).

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