Airedale Terrier Breed Info

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Watchdog ****
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Airedale Terrier are originated from England
Size: max: 24 in (H), max: 65 lbs(W)
Color: black saddle, with a tan head, ears and legs; or a dark grizzle saddle (black mixed with gray and white)
Coat: outercoat: hard, dense and wiry; with shorter and softer undercoat
Personality: intelligent, outgoing, confident, friendly, courageous
Care: exercise, combing, clipping, and scissoring
Known health problem: hip dysplasia, skin problem, gastric torsion (bloat)
Group: terrier dogs

Good with children? yes, with adult supervision
Good with other pets? have a propensity to chase animals

Airedale Terrier Club

The Airedale Terrier Club of America
www.Airedale.org

This dog is the tallest terrier from the entire terrier breed group, often "The King of Terriers". One of its primary progenitors are the Black and Tan and the old English Terriers. Terrier dogs originally bred to hunt, ranging from small rabbits to fox. They were reliable hunters of land animals, but also prized as great bird retrievers. During the mid-1800s, many of these Terrier dogs were bred with Otterhounds, to create a dog that had increased water hunting skills as well as a stronger sense of tracking. The result was a sharp looking dog that became excellent otter hunters, known of today as the Airedale Terrier. Their name first was actually mean “Waterside Terriers” at first, but was changed to the Airedale in 1878.

Terrier enthusiasts began to show these dogs in ringside competitions. Later they were mixed with both Irish and Bull Terriers to enhance the beauty. By the early 1900s, the well-known Terrier champion "Master Briar" became the father of today's Airedale Terriers, and produced dogs that are popular as strong hunters, proving themselves to be worthy at hunting big game. After the end of World War I the numbers declined and today they are a rare breed to come across, yet their great reputation remains the same.

Airedale Terrier dogs require a lot of exercise. Without enough physical exertion, they tend to get bored easily and can be quite destructive, if left alone inside the house. Long walks or active games should provide plenty of stimulation to can take care of these needs.

The Airedale Terrier dogs are adventurous, bold, love to play, highly intelligent and a bit stubborn, training may take some time. However, with the right amount of training time because they learn quickly and get bored easily. Terrier dogs are loyal, obedient and make excellent watchdogs. As long as they get plenty of mental and physical stimulation, Airedale Terriers can make obedient house pets.

Grooming takes a bit of extra work due to its long wiry coat. A thorough combing 2 - 3 times per week is recommender, with clipping and scissoring about every eight weeks or so.

Healthy Airedale Terrier dogs have average life span between 10-14 years. They are among the most healthy breed. Minor health concerns include gastric torsion and hypothyroidism.