Courageous,
agile, smart and loyal, mixed in with a good dose of stubbornness and a sense of
humor. These words are often used to describe the Airedale Terrier.
The Airedale Terrier is an enthusiastic dog that is good with children and
protective of his family. This dog loves to run outside, dig and play in
the garden. He needs plenty of space to run, roll and get dirty. The
Airedale Terrier does not shed, so he may be a good candidate for people who are
prone to dog allergies.
The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier, often called the "King of
Terriers," and grow to be 50 to 70 pounds. Originally from Airedale in
Yorkshire England, this breed was used to hunt otters.
Training
The
Airedale Terrier is very smart, but stubborn. This dog will
respond well to consistent and gentle training. He is
especially happy to perform for positive rewards. Once
trained, this dog can be an amazing competitor in retrieving,
agility and more.
Being an intelligent
dog, the
Airedale Terrier should be trained to perform tricks that are a
challenge. Your Airedale will not enjoy performing silly
tricks, but would rather perform challenging and competitive tasks.
Exercise
The
Airedale
Terrier
needs lots of daily exercise, and should never be kept indoors all
day. This breed requires a large yard with lots of time to
run.
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Grooming
The Airedale Terrier has a
broken coat, meaning he has a harsh wire top coat and a soft undercoat of fur.
This dog should be groomed daily with a serrated edged comb, found in local pet
stores. If you clip your Airedale, he will become more prone to skin
allergies.
Health
The Airedale Terrier has excellent
eyesight and hearing. This breed is prone to hip dysplasia,
allergies and
dermatitis. Do not feed your young Airedale puppy food for a long period
of time. This additional amount of protein may cause hip dysplasia later
in life.
Courageous,
agile, smart and loyal, mixed in with a good dose of stubbornness and a sense of
humor. These words are often used to describe the Airedale Terrier.
The Airedale Terrier is an enthusiastic dog that is good with children and
protective of his family. This dog loves to run outside, dig and play in
the garden. He needs plenty of space to run, roll and get dirty. The
Airedale Terrier does not shed, so he may be a good candidate for people who are
prone to