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Airedale Terrier
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Description
The Airedale Terrier is a large terrier with a wiry coat. The well-balanced dog stands square, with a level topline and very straight front legs. The v-shaped ears fold slightly. The nose is black. The tail is carried high and is carried gaily. The wiry outer coat is lined with a soft undercoat. The coat is tan with black (or dark grizzle) markings. The legs, chest, undersides, head and ears are tan.
Height: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm.)
Weight: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg.)
This breed needs to feel loved and respected. Courageous and protective. Fairly friendly with strangers. Spirited with a strong desire to please. Intelligent, pleasant and loyal. Sensitive and responsive. Airedale Terriers are fun-loving and playful when they are puppies. They are naturally lively and can be very rowdy until properly trained. They are not difficult to train. The Airedale Terrier is intelligent enough to perceive quickly what is required of it. Try to give it some variety to its training, making the exercise a challenge. This breed generally gets along well with household cats and other animals, but they sometimes try to dominate other dogs.
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Average puppy price
$0.00
Lifespan
10 - 14 years
Size category
Medium
Feeding requirements
Airedales are not greedy or fussy eaters and are therefore easy to feed.
Ailments
A very hardy breed, although some may suffer from eye problems, hip dysplasia and skin infections.
Susceptibility to illness
Low
Energy
Medium
Amount of exercise
The Airedale Terrier was bred for active work, and therefore needs plenty of exercise.
Intelligence
Airedales are very intelligent and are amenable to training.
Distress Caused if left alone
Low
Suitability as a guard dog
Mediu
Tendency to bark
Medium
Ease of transportation
High
Level of aggression
Medium
Compatibility with other animals
Medium
Suitable for children
High
Grooming
The Airedale's hard, short-haired, double coat is easy to groom.
Coat length
Short/Medium
Shedding
Little
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