Airedale Terrier Dogs breed or breeds

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The Airedale Terrier is an intelligent, reliable dog who hunts and secures its property and likes nothing but just being a companion. Training an Airedale Terrier is very easy because it responds extremely well to obedience. They can be a hard working dog yet still find time to love and play with children.

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Their height is approx. 23" (58 cm) while the females are slightly shorter. The Airedale Terrier weight ranges from 45-60 lbs (20.5-27 kg). Airedale terrier males should measure approximately 23 inches in height and weigh 50 to 70 pounds. The coat is hard, dense, and wiry, but not so long as to appear ragged. The correct coat color for an Airedale Terrier is a black saddle with a tan head, ears and legs, or a dark grizzle saddle. They have a wiry, hard coat. The undercoat is shorter and denser. Colors are tan and black. Grooming is required which include "hand stripping" or the occasional trimming to maintain the distinguished terrier-look.

Airedale Terrier Registry:
AKC classification: Group 4 - Terriers
CKC classification: Group 4 - Terriers
FCI classification: Group 3
KC classification: Sporting - Terrier Group

Origin: England
Size: 22 to 24 inches 40 to 55 pounds
Coat: Stiff, dense and wiry
Color: Black and tan

Originally used in England to track deer and wild boar, it was specifically used to hunt the otter. The Airedale was used as a carrier during World War I. A good swimmer, the dog would travel for hours to reach its destination. Like other terriers, the Airedale can be difficult to handle. Owners need to use a firm hand during the training period.

Prone to: Umbilical hernia; brain defect

Spunky, protective, yet sweet, this breed is not recommended for the average family. Dominance issues can arise if proper training is not started at and early age. The Airedale Terrier can be somewhat stubborn so firm handling is best.

Airedales do fine around children when they have had sufficient training. Airedales are highly intelligent and if trained properly, will listen to every word their master commands. They are extremely loyal, patient, kind, loving and very gentle but won’t take any sort of abuse and will defend their territory. It is important to familiarize them with young children from birth and they will adopt the kids as their own and be very protective.

Young Airedale Terriers are especially rambunctious and can turn your garden into a moonscape of excavated moles and tulip bulbs.

Mental stimulation (hunting, fetching sticks, obedience, agility, playing games) is essential for this thinking breed.

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