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The Airedale Terrier dog breed

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Airedale Terrier Description:
The Airedale Terrier was used to carry messages and transport mail during WWI. And the Red Cross used the Airedale Terrier to find wounded soldiers.

Originating in the Aire Valley in South Yorkshire, England, the Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terriers and some refer to this breed as the "King of Terriers." Crossbred between a Welsh Terrier and an Otter Hound.

Also known as Waterside Terrier and Bingley Terrier.


Airedale Terrier Appearance:
The Airedale Terrier is a large, wire-coated terrier. The head is long and flattened, broad chest.

Airedale Terrier's Weight:
25–30 kilograms (55–66 lb)


Airedale Terrier Grooming/Coat:
The Airedale Terrier's outer coat is hard, wiry and stiff and the undercoat shorter and softer.

Hand stripping occasionally. Regular grooming will significantly minimize shedding.

Colors: tan with a black back or saddle, and black top of neck and tail.


Temperament/Personality:
The Airedale Terrier is known to have a great sense of humor making it an entertaining companion. Airedale Terriers are strong minded, independent, intelligent, high energy and can be stubborn and very loyal at the same time.

The Airedale Terrier can be used as a working dog and also as a hunting dog. If given the chance, they like to hunt independently.

Airedale Terriers exhibit some herding characteristics as well, and have a propensity to chase animals. They have no problem working with cattle and livestock. However, a poorly trained Airedale will agitate and annoy the animals.


Families/Children:
The Airedale Terrier loves to be in the middle of family activities. Reliable and protective family addition. Very good with "mature" children, children who do not mistreat an animal.

Airedale Terrier Health:
Because the Airedale Terrier has a very high tolerance towards pain, serious situations may go unnoticed until they are severe. An example are skin disorders because of their hard, dense, wiry coats.

Airedale Terriers can experience any of the following:
hip dysplasia
dermatitis - skin disorders
gastric torsion or bloat


Airedale Terrier Life Span:
12-14 years

Origin of Airedale Terrier :
Airedale, located in Yorkshire, England

Uses/Employment:
The Airedale Terrier can or was employed as:
search and rescue
various law enforcement
Red Cross located wounded soldiers
World War I mail carrier
English police dog


Competitions/Sports:
The Airedale Terrier can compete in:
show


Airedale Terrier Needs:
A happy and healthy Airedale Terrier needs to be well-treated, given lots of exercise, room to run and your life-long affection.


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