Airedale Terrier
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin in Dog Breeds, Dog Breeds A, English Dog Breeds, Terrier Dogs
The Airedale Terrier was developed about a hundred years ago in
Airedale in Yorkshire, England from crosses between the now extinct
English Black and Tan Terrier and the Otter hound (to make him a
better swimmer).
The Airedale Terrier are the largest and the “king
of terriers”, he is probably the most versatile of all terriers
and it excels in being a hunter for foxes, weasels, badgers, otters,
water rats and ducks. Some of the Airedale’s other talents are guarding,
watchdogging, military/police work, and competitive obedience.
This very pleasant breed is protective, brave, and affectionate. They
have a sweet disposition, but may be aloof with strangers.
Breed Group
Terrier
Size
22 – 24 inches tall (at shoulder)
Weight
22 – 24 lbs
Color(s)
Black/Tan and brown with black or grizzle saddle.
Coat
The Airedale Terrier have a hard, straight-haired, Waterproof
(inherited from is Hound ancestors) double coat, that can be either
straight or wavy. The fur, dense and wiry, lies close to the body
with a distinctive beard around muzzle.
Life Expectancy
About 10 – 14 years.
Personality
The Airedale Terrier breed is courageous and protective, infinitely
patient and pleasant, this dog is versatile in the extreme then
with such multi skilled inheritance he excels at obedience. The
Airedale Terrier makes a loyal family pet when he feel loved and
respected. Totally trustworthy with older children (he can be rough
for small ones) if they have early exposure and socializat ion.
The Airedale Terrier is not recommended for the average family,
this independent, strong-minded and intelligent dog he can be a
joy to own, eager to please he learns easily, but he can be difficult
at times. The Airedale Terrier generally gets along well with household
cats and other animals, but it is not recommended that he be kept
with another dog of the same sex they sometimes try to dominate
them. This depends largely upon their training and the individual
dog.
Care
The Airedale Terrier is straight-haired making it rather arduous
to groom. The dead hair should be epilate about twice a year and
when it’s necessary excessive hair between the pads of the feet
need to be trim. Also, to keep it clean of food residue the beard
should be washed regularly.
Depending on the cut of the coat the
Airedale Terrier can shed heavily or not at all. The Airedale Terrier
is a very sturdy breed, although some health concerns need to be
highlighted, they may suffer from skin allergies, hip dysplasia,
Gastro-enteritis and eye problems.
Training
The Airedale Terrier should have a strong and confident owner
to get him to come obedient at a high level. They are not difficult
to train, is intelligent enough to perceive quickly what is required
of it, but his trainer should try to give it some variety to its
training, if he asks it to do the same thing over and over again
it may refuse.
The Airedale Terrier can be somewhat stubborn so
he should start obedience training at a early age to avoid dominance
issues. The Airedale Terrier is recommended for: various dog sports,
hunter and retriever, defense, working dog and also as a family
pet.
Activity
The Airedale Terrier needs plenty of exercise, without it he will
become restless and bored, so he is not recommended for apartment
life. Because of his athletic physique he makes a good swimming
or jogging partner and will happily run alongside a bicycle.
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