Is an Airedale Terrier taller than a Labrador Retriever?

Yes. An Airedale Terrier is 2 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Labrador Retriever.

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 Labrador Retriever is commonly listed at 22 in (56 cm), the lower end of its male range. See all of Labrador Retriever’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.

Labrador Retriever vs Whippet: A Labrador Retriever and a Whippet are drawn at almost exactly the same shoulder height, but a Labrador Retriever’s figure is the lower end of its male range and a Whippet’s is the top of its male range.
Labrador Retriever vs German Shepherd: A Labrador Retriever is 1 cm (0.4 in) taller at the shoulder than a German Shepherd.
Labrador Retriever vs Bull Terrier: A Labrador Retriever is 2.7 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Bull Terrier.

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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: Wikidata (Airedale Terrier), Wikidata (Labrador Retriever).

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