| The Airedale Terrier is a people oriented dog with | | | | Willebrands disease. Dry itchy skin is another common |
| patience for children. He is affectionate and will | | | | ailment. Most people feed a little extra oil in the diet |
| protect his adopted family. Early socialization with | | | | and this seems to help greatly. A side problem is that |
| children is important. They are large, strong dogs and | | | | these dogs can withstand the pain of injuries stoically |
| they may play a bit rough. he Airedale Terrier is a | | | | and you may not always know when your dog is |
| people oriented dog with patience for children. He is | | | | hurting. |
| affectionate and will protect his adopted family. Early | | | | Grooming. |
| socialization with children is important. They are large, | | | | The Airedale is not a prolific shedder but his wiry |
| strong dogs and they may play a bit rough. They | | | | coat needs regular care including clipping and brushing. |
| have been used as police dogs and are alert and | | | | His coat is a double coat, a soft undercoating with |
| make excellent watchdogs. For safety reasons, | | | | wiry dense hair on the outer. Prepare to possibly |
| never leave very young children alone with any dog. | | | | shoulder the expense of hiring a professional groomer |
| Temperament. | | | | service. The most popular groomed look for Airedales |
| His temperament is loyal and he will protect his | | | | is the King of Terriers look. |
| adopted family. Many believe he has a sense of | | | | Life Span. |
| humor. Training can be a little difficult as he is more | | | | They can live between 10 and 12 years. |
| inclined to be a clown. | | | | Airedale History. |
| Approximate Adult Size. | | | | He originates from England and is considered a |
| Males weigh about 65 pounds and are about 23 | | | | modern breed. They are a cross between |
| inches tall at the withers (tallest point of the | | | | Otterhounds and smaller terriers. World War I saw |
| shoulders. Females weigh 55 to 60 pounds and are | | | | them serve both the German and British. They |
| about 22 inches to the withers. | | | | delivered messages and found wounded soldiers on |
| Ideal Environment. | | | | the battlefield. Several president conspicuously owned |
| The Airedale is a large size dog that is energetic and | | | | Airedales including president Warren Harding, Calvin |
| needs plenty of exercise. A properly fenced back | | | | Coolidge the Theodore Roosevelt. |
| yard would help in his exercise needs. He is not | | | | Training. |
| recommended for an apartment unless he has | | | | Airedales are thinkers so be creative about your |
| frequent, brisk walks. The Airedale needs a lot of | | | | training activities. They can be a little difficult to train |
| exercise and attention or he will get bored and | | | | but they are highly intelligent. Harsh training methods |
| become destructive. If you have a cat, another dog | | | | will get you no where as they can out last you. |
| or other small pets, they can be aggressive toward | | | | These are tough, thinking dogs. They can learn to do |
| them as they were bred to hunt animals. Having a | | | | about any job. |
| animal or pet run from this dog will get his hunting | | | | SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| juices going. Early socialization will help considerably | | | | Protective of his adopted family. |
| but it is hard to defeat his hunting heritage. | | | | Great watch dog. |
| How Much Time And Care. | | | | Good with older kids. |
| The Airedale needs plenty of exercise and fresh air. | | | | Very little shedding. |
| They are happy to take brisk walks, swim, play | | | | SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| fetch the ball and even jog or run along while you | | | | They are digging dogs, as are many terriers. |
| bike ride. This is a breed needing a lot of attention | | | | Will fight other dogs so be careful with retractable |
| and if you want an easy dog to deal with you might | | | | leashes. |
| want to keep shopping. | | | | Needs a lot of exercise. Will bark when very bored. |
| Special Health Considerations. | | | | Has a mind of his own. |
| Airedales are very healthy dogs and the only | | | | They may be very aggressive to other animals, cats, |
| significant special problems are hip dysplasia, as is the | | | | etc. |
| case with large breeds, low thyroid function and von | | | | |