Airedale Terrier
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General Description
(Airedale, King of the Terriers, Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier) Airedale Terriers are the largest breed of terrier. They have a well-balanced body with straight front legs, a level topline, and a deep chest. The Airedale Terrier has a long, flat head with ears that hang forward and slightly to the side. Their large teeth close in a scissors bite and their noses are black. Typically, the Airedale Terrier’s erect, curly tail is docked. The breed has a thick coat of wiry, bristled hair that is lined with a soft, fluffy undercoat. Predominately tan in color, an Airedale Terrier’s coat also has black markings and, in some cases, bits of red.Know something we don't? Add it here
Character
Airedale Terriers are valiant and protective. They have a sociable, kind demeanor and they often aim to please. The breed can get distracted by small animals, other dogs, or food. In order for an Airedale Terrier to be happy, he needs to feel loved and appreciated. Also extremely intelligent, Airedale Terriers can be obedience trained at a very high echelon. As puppies, Airedale Terriers are carefree, fun-loving, and playful. For the most part, the breed is accepting of strangers, but they can become nervous if they feel threatened. Airedale Terriers frequently play too rough and rowdily for small children, but if they are raised and trained properly, they make excellent family pets. Without proper training, Airedales may become domineering or disobedient.*
Airedales do fine around children when they have had sufficient training. Airedales are highly intelligent and if trained properly, will listen to every word their master commands. They are extremely loyal, patient, kind, loving and very gentle but won’t take any sort of abuse and will defend their territory. It is important to familiarize them with young children from birth and they will adopt the kids as their own and be very protective.
Size
21-24 inches
Weight
45-70 pounds
General Health
Some lines of Airedale Terriers are prone to hip dysplasia or eye problems. In the case that an Airedale Terrier has dry skin, he should be fed a certain ratio of omega fatty acids to prevent the onset of skin infection. Airedale Terriers have an average life span of 10 to 12 years and they average 9 puppies per litter. Airedale Terriers need plenty of exercise so they don’t become bored and mischievous.
History
About 150 years ago, the Airedale Terrier was created by the working-class people of England by crossing the Otterhound with an older breed of English terrier. They originate from a valley in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The breed was officially recognized in 1886. Their initial purpose was to hunt small animals, but they were later used to deliver mail and carry messages to troops behind enemy lines in WWI. Airedale Terriers have frequently been utilized as police dogs, and they have a number of talents including guarding, tracking, and competitive obedience. They also make good watchdogs. Today, Airedale Terriers are predominately used for companionship, but there are still some lines of working dogs in contemporary society.
Maintenance
The thick, wiry, harsh double coat of an Airedale Terrier should be plucked twice a year. Airedale Terriers will also shed excessively if their coats are not stripped regularly. Airedale Terriers’ beards should be washed daily because of their tendency to pick up bits of food and burrs. Frequent trimming and brushing can help prevent matted fur.
Ideal Environment
Airedale Terriers are very active and need plenty of room to run around and play. They love to fetch, swim, and run. Airedale Terriers are downright hyper during their first couple years of life, and it can be very difficult to manage them. But after two years, Airedale Terriers calm down substantially and don’t need quite as much exercise.
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I have a 9mo old female Airdale and her ears stand straight up whats worng??/
Unless an Airedale's ears are glued when they are teething their ears will not lay down. Their ears naturally stand straight up and only lay down like the breed standard is described when the owners position them down.
My airedale, Missy, is ten years old and her ears never did lay down. She is still in great health and very vibrant. She may be old but I dont want anyone else guarding my family than ''''the old woman'''''
There is a problem with the nerve in the ear. When I was a child my Airedale had one ear up and one ear down. We thought it gave her character. We wern't showing her, so we didn't care. The ears are supposed to be down. If it bothers you, then ask your vet about performing surgery to correct the problem. If you're not showing your dog, then I'd leave it be unless your vet says that it will cause trouble if the problem isn't corrected.
My Airedale is also 9 mo, and also has 'Bat ears'. It's ok, he is a bit batty himself most of the time. We're not showing, so we're not bothered.
My 6 month old airedale is very mouthy and tends to bite when over excited late in the evening. Is this normal ?
Yes, it is completely normal. My 9 year old does the same thing. They love to play and interact with their people. Channel that chewing into something positive, so you won't come home to find half of your coffee table gone, or that your shoes have been torn to shreds.
My Airedale is almost 5 months. When he chews recently he gets a bloody mouth, it appears to be coming from the back teeth. Is this a normal part of teething or should I be concerned?
The pup is probably losing his/her baby teeth.
My Air Head of 5 years is just now (since January) has been having skin infections. She is on WYSONG, has fish oil in the morning and night.<br />
My other one hasn't had an itch, and they "hot bunk" share beds.<br />
Any ideas?
Maybe a allergy to grains/wheat? Mine was getting welts and<br />
I changed her dog food from Grocery Store brands (high wheat content) to a quality brand, High protein.
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Absolute Perfection. Dont know what we will do when she finally passes on. She is almost ten and I would like to think God will let us have her forever but I know different. She is a little slow in her step but is a spry as pup when duty calls. She is extremely loyal and I do believe would die to protect us.
Pros: Extremely loyal, protective, loving and kind.
Cons: Without a firm hand their aggression could get out of hand. Mine is aggressive, downright mean sometimes when someone knocks on the door. Protects the children as her pups.