Description
The Airedale Terrier is known as 'King of Terriers' because it represents some of the finest features of this group. The Airedale Terrier is a large terrier with long flat head, deep chest and harsh wiry coat. The well-balanced dog stands square, with a level top line and very straight front legs. It's unbeatable for its size and weight when trained for a watchdog. It's initially suspicious of strangers, territorial, independent, energetic and has untiring courage. Excels in hunting, agility, eyesight and hearing. It's a sturdy, well-boned, well-muscled dog. Because of its athletic physique the Airedale Terrier makes a good jogging partner.
The Airedale Terrier is known as 'King of Terriers' because it represents some of the finest features of this group. The Airedale Terrier is a large terrier with long flat head, deep chest and harsh wiry coat. The well-balanced dog stands square, with a level top line and very straight front legs. It's unbeatable for its size and weight when trained for a watchdog. It's initially suspicious of strangers, territorial, independent, energetic and has untiring courage. Excels in hunting, agility, eyesight and hearing. It's a sturdy, well-boned, well-muscled dog. Because of its athletic physique the Airedale Terrier makes a good jogging partner.
Other names:
Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier
Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier
Country of Origin:
Great Britain in the 19th century
Great Britain in the 19th century
Group:
Terrier, AKC Terrier
Terrier, AKC Terrier
Height:
Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm.)
Bitches 22-23 inches (56-58 cm.)
Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm.)
Bitches 22-23 inches (56-58 cm.)
Weight:
Dogs 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg.)
Bitches 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg.)
Dogs 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg.)
Bitches 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg.)
Temperament:
The Airdale Terrier is very intelligent and responsive. It makes a loyal family pet and good companion for older children but needs a strong and confident owner who can combine firm discipline with patience and precision. It is not difficult to train but does not respond to harsh training methods. It needs daily exercise and proper obedience training. Responsive to training and the easiest to train of all terriers. This breed needs to feel loved and respected. It's naturally lively, intelligent and sensitive, spirited with a strong desire to please. Generally it gets along with household cats and other animals but sometimes may try to dominate other dogs.
The Airdale Terrier is very intelligent and responsive. It makes a loyal family pet and good companion for older children but needs a strong and confident owner who can combine firm discipline with patience and precision. It is not difficult to train but does not respond to harsh training methods. It needs daily exercise and proper obedience training. Responsive to training and the easiest to train of all terriers. This breed needs to feel loved and respected. It's naturally lively, intelligent and sensitive, spirited with a strong desire to please. Generally it gets along with household cats and other animals but sometimes may try to dominate other dogs.
Colors:
The coat should be tan with black (or dark grizzle) markings on sides and upper body. A bit of red in the black and/or a small white star on the chest are permitted.
The coat should be tan with black (or dark grizzle) markings on sides and upper body. A bit of red in the black and/or a small white star on the chest are permitted.
Coat:
The Airedale Terrier has a non-shedding-double coat with a hard, dense and wiry outer coat and a soft undercoat. "Hand-stripping" is required which means pulling out dead hair by hand. It's necessary trimming hair between the pads of the feet.
The Airedale Terrier has a non-shedding-double coat with a hard, dense and wiry outer coat and a soft undercoat. "Hand-stripping" is required which means pulling out dead hair by hand. It's necessary trimming hair between the pads of the feet.
Life Expectancy:
10-14 years
10-14 years
Litter Size:
5 to 12
5 to 12
Health Issues:
It may suffer from eye problems, skin infections and hip dysplasia.
It may suffer from eye problems, skin infections and hip dysplasia.
Living Environment:
The Airedale Terrier is not recommended for apartment life, it will do best in a house with a fenced yard. The Airedale Terrier may become destructive if not given sufficient amounts of exercise, its owner should be an active leader.
The Airedale Terrier is not recommended for apartment life, it will do best in a house with a fenced yard. The Airedale Terrier may become destructive if not given sufficient amounts of exercise, its owner should be an active leader.
Learning Rate:
High
High
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