Airedale terrier

Airedale is the largest-sized of all terriers. The dog breed originated from the Aire Valley of Yorkshire, and it was developed to catch rodents and otters in the area between the Wharfe and Aire Rivers.

History

In the mid nineteenth century, working-class people developed the Airedale Terrier by crossing the ancient Otterhound with the English rough-coated Black and Tan Terrier and various breeds. In the 1880s, the Kennel Club of Britain officially identified the Airedale Terrier breed.

Physical Appearance

The Airedale features a traditional terrier head with almost no stop, v-shaped ears going over, and a straight back with the vertical docked-tail.

Height

Twenty-three inches

Weight

50 to 70 lbs.

Life-Span

11 to 14 years

Temperament

Attentive
Daring
Smart
Confident
Friendly

Susceptible to Diseases

Hip-Dysplasia
Hypersensitivity
Thyroid problems
Progressive-Retinal Atrophy
Umbilical Hernia
Pseudo-von Willebrand disease
Malignancy
Acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

Care and Grooming

Airedale terriers should be thoroughly groomed four or five times yearly. This implies that haircuts and complete stripping take away the dead coat and encourage healthy, fresh coat growth.