Airedale Terrier

HISTORY

ORIGIN     GREAT BRITIAN

GROUP     TERRIER GROUP

The Airedale Terrier was bred originally to hunt small game, but then was bred again to be larger and more robust to hunt large game. More notable in current times, the Airedale has been used on police forces and in the military.

APPEARANCE(S)

Airedales are very large and robust in size. The head is long and pointy with a beard and small round eyes. This breed has a very impressive muscular build and has great strength.

COLOR(S)

The Airedale is black and tan.

COAT

Medium to short thick wiry coats.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

POSITIVES

Airedales are good with children and love to play. They make excellent watch dogs and are very brave.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed is known to be stubborn, therefore training is essential. The Airedale is also been known to chase smaller animals.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed will do well in the city or in the country, although an apartment situation would not be ideal.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Airedales do better with older children.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Eye Problems

• Dry Skin

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Airedale Terrier Club of America
1897 S Tulane Rd
Hernando, MS 38632

FUN FACT(S)

The Airedale Terrier is known as the “King of Terriers”.