The Airedale Terrier is
known as the "King of Terriers."
They excels in agility,
eyesight, hearing and has untiring courage. They have a sweet
disposition, but may be aloof with strangers. Airedale Terriers have
excelled in being a hunter for foxes, badgers, weasels, otters, water rats and
ducks. The Airedale Terrier makes a good jogging partner because of their
athletic physique. Owners should be strong and confident who can combines firm
discipline with patience and precision. Very good with children
they make a loyal family pet. Not an ideal apartment dogs - they should have a
fenced yard. They are not difficult to train, but they
do not respond to harsh overbearing training methods. The Airedale Terrier is
intelligent enough to perceive quickly what is required of it, but if you ask it
to do the same thing over and over again it may refuse.
Some of the Airedale Terrier
characteristics:
Height: 23
inches
Weight: 45 - 55
lbs
Coat: Hard, dense
and wiry with a soft undercoat
Watch-dog:
High
Guard-dog: High
Care: Brush with
a stiff bristle brush to remove dead hair three times a week. Minimal trimming.
Bathe only when necessary. Should be hand-stripped twice a year. If you
keep the coat stripped it will shed little to no hair
Learning Rate:
High intelligence.
Activity: High
Life Span: 11
-15
Litter Size:
4 - 12
Health
Issues: A very hardy breed, although some may suffer
from eye problems, hip dysplasia and skin infections
Country of
Origin: Great Britain
History: The Airedale Terrier was originally known as the Waterside
Terrier and sometimes the Bingley Terrier. Named after the Valley of Aire in
Yorkshire, England they were derived from crossing the old English black and tan
terrier with the Otterhound. Used in the 19th century for big game hunting,
vermin killing and police and military work.
Their exploits as determined messengers in World War I,
made the Airedale a hero.