Airedale Terrier

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Size: Medium to Large
Other Names: Airedale, Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier, King of Terriers
Country of Origin: England
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Terrier
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Terriers
United Kennel Club (UKC): Terrier
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Terriers
The Kennel Club (KC): Terrier
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Terrier
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Terrier

The Airedale's coat color is usually a black saddle, with a tan head, ears and legs; or a dark grizzle saddle (black with gray and white). He has a fluffy tail that is naturally long. His eyes are dark in color, small, and not prominent, and show terrier expression, keenness and intelligence.

The largest terrier — a house-and-yard dog with a wiry coat that should be stripped, a carrying voice, and the energy of a working farm companion.

The Airedale Terrier has been called the Waterside Terrier because it was bred originally to hunt otters in and around the valleys of the River Aire, which runs through Airedale, England. His nickname, "King of Terriers" was given when he was the largest of the terrier breeds, prior to the creation of the Black Russian Terrier by the KGB in Russia. The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the British terriers, and has been used a a police dog in England. The Airedale can be used as a working dog and also as a hunter.

Height: Male: 23–24 inches: Female: slightly smaller
Weight: Male: 45–70 pounds; Female: slightly lighter
Color: Black and tan
Coat: Medium length, with a harsh topcoat (hard, dense, and wiry) and a soft undercoat
Lifespan: 10–13 years
Litter size: 6–12 puppies

Temperament

The Airedale Terrier is very intelligent, independent, strong–minded, stoic, and can be stubborn. They are also very loving, always in the middle of the family activities, and are a reliable and protective family pet. The Airedale is a dog with a great sense of humor. Airedale Terriers are an alert and energetic breed. They are not aggressive, but they are fearless. Airedales exhibit some herding characteristics, and have a propensity to chase animals. Strong–willed, with the tenacity commonly seen in terriers, the Airedale is a formidable opponent.

Training

Airedales can often be difficult to train. Airedales benefit from consistent reinforcement. Although, being intelligent, Airedales learn quickly, they get bored with repetition, and may attempt to terminate a training session when being presented with skills they have already attained. Varying the training, and taking play breaks, will help to alleviate this behavior. As with most dogs, Airedales require socialization with other dogs early. A working Airedale that is not well trained will agitate and annoy livestock.

Care and grooming

The Airedale Terrier is a very energetic breed, and needs plenty of exercise. Airedales are often groomed by stripping (a small serrated edged knife is used to pull out loose hair from the dog's coat). Hand stripping can assist with some forms of skin irritations, as it removes the dead hair follicles and stimulates new growth. Clipping the coat cuts the dead hair, leaving dead roots within the hair follicles, and it is these dead roots which can cause skin irritations.

Shedding

Moderate; the wiry coat sheds less when it is hand-stripped.

Health

Airedale Terriers may be prone to hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, skin allergies, and gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat). A deep-chested breed should not be exercised hard immediately after meals.

Crosses that include the Airedale Terrier

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