Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier, Irish Red Terrier
Overview
The Airedale terrier is a neat, upstanding, long-legged terrier, not exaggerated in any way. It has strong round bone and combines strength and agility, enabling it to hunt tough game. Its jaws are strong and punishing. Its gait is free. The coat is hard, dense and wiry; it lies straight and close, with some hair crinkling or waving.
Among the most versatile of terriers, the Airedale is bold, playful and adventurous; it is a lively yet protective companion. It is intelligent, but often stubborn and headstrong. Some can be domineering, but most are biddable, reliable and responsive to their owner's wishes. It makes a good house dog as long as it gets daily mental and physical exercise. It likes to be the head dog and may not do well when another dog challenges that position, although they usually get along well with smaller dogs.
| Size | Medium |
| Height | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg) |
| Lifespan | 10-13 years |
| Colors | Black & Tan Grizzle & Tan |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Classification | Purebred |
| Good Lapcat |
| Good In Apartments |
The Airedale Terrier is not recommended for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard. |
| Good With Children |
Good with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them. |
| Good With Dogs |
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| Good With Cats |
The Airedale Terrier can be aggressive with other dogs, particularly of the same gender, and is not a great choice for families with cats, either. |
| Exercise Needs |
Airedales were bred for active work, and therefore need plenty of exercise. They need to be taken for long daily walks. Most of them love to play with a ball, swim or retrieve objects and once fully grown will happily run alongside a bicycle. Without enough attention and exercise the Airedale Terrier will become restless and bored and will usually get itself into trouble. The exercise requirement can go down somewhat after the first two years (as with many dogs) but the first two years with an Airedale are very strenuous on the human. Then they start to get mellower. |
| Trainability |
Moderately Easy Training: The Airedale Terrier quickly understands what is asked of it. If not given variety in training, Airedale Terriers can become bored and refuse to perform. |
| Affectionate |
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| Playfulness |
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| Grooming Requirements |
High Maintenance: Grooming should be performed often to keep the dog's coat in good shape. Professional groomers can be sought after for assistance. Occasional trimming or stripping needed. |
| Shedding |
Minimal Shedding: Recommended for owners who do not want to deal with hair in their cars and homes. |
| Vocalization/Barking |
Occassional |
Airedale Terrier Pictures
