Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier was
registered at AKC in 1959, as Terrier Group. The size of this
dog is 22-24 in, and weight is 45-53 pounds. Airedale Terriers
have double non-shedding wavy external coat with a smooth inner
coat. The size of front face and skull are well in balance. Its
body is square in shape and fore legs is very erect. Shape of
ears are V-shaped and bended to wall and frontward. A
iredale Terriers are normally black and
sometime tan in color with few red as well as white marks.
Airedale Terrier habitat should be fenced and are good if kept
in house. They can live up to 11-14 years.
History: Airedale Terrier was initially originated in Great
Britain. It is believed that Airedale is a result of cross
between Black Terrier, Old English Tan, and the Rough-coated
Tan with the Broken-coated Working Terrier and Black Terrier
crossed to the Otter Hound.
It is considered that the birthplace of the Airedale Terrier
was Valley of the Airedale in West Riding, Yorkshire. These
dogs are popular, having ability to do any work, as they were
given training to retrieve and were broken to guns.
Temperament: Airedale Terrier is easy to train, since they very
intelligent. But, sometimes they can be stubborn. The
temperament of Airedale Terrier is normally very steady. They
are excellent watchdog and are suspicious to strangers. The
Airedale Terrier usually behaves okay with children, if they
were introduced to them in early face of their life and trained
for socialization. But, they may become rough to the
infants. This dos are very lively, playful and spirited.
They behave okay with other pets if grown with them from puppy
hood.
Health Concerns: The Airedale Terrier is prone to eye problems,
hip dysplasia and infection skin infections.
Feeding & Exercise: High quality supply of food is
recommended for this dog. Research on this dog, unveils that
supply of puppy food for too long period, can result the
incidence of hip-dysplasia in dogs, which are prone to it.
Airedale Terriers requires plenty of exercise on daily basis,
as they very active and physically strong.
Grooming: They should be daily brushed with a pin brush to
avoid dead hair, because they don’t shed.
Requirements for New Puppy: For a new Airedale Terrier puppy,
crate training is the best way to train. Also check out some
suggestions from the dog breeders.
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