Airedale Terrier

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Airedale Terrier Facts

What are Airedale Terriers known for?

They’re the Largest of the Terriers

The Airedale is sometimes called The King of Terriers. His size and intelligence make him an extremely versatile dog; he’s expanded well beyond hunting rats, to hunting large game and performing many other jobs.

Do Airedale Terriers bark a lot?

The Airedale is a hard-working, independent, and athletic dog with a lot of drive, energy, and stamina. He is prone to digging, chasing, and barking behaviors that come naturally to terrier breeds. These traits can be frustrating to owners unfamiliar with the Airedale personality.

Are Airedale Terriers barkers?

Airedale Terriers are medium to high barkers. Like many terriers, they feel compelled to bark for a wide range of reasons. If excessive barking bothers you, talk to your obedience instructor or trainer about commands for silence. You may be able to reduce your dog’s barking tendencies.

Are Airedale Terriers aggressive?

With other dogs, most Airedale Terriers are bold and aggressive, and with their strong hunting instincts they must be exposed early to cats, else they may not be safe with cats. Rabbits and rodents are not a wise addition to the household. This breed is very smart, but also independent.

Do Airedales have hair or fur?

Coloring for the Airedale is black and tan, with a classic terrier coat of dense, harsh hair with a softer undercoat. A grown out coat will look almost curly. The coat and color stay sharpest with hand stripping of the dead hair. Pet Airedales that are clipped may appear gray and tan.

How big do Airedales get?

How much is an Airedale puppy?

$800$2,000

The cost of purchasing an Airedale Terrier from a breeder will vary. The location of the breeder, the pedigree of the puppy’s parents, and the breeder’s reputation will all impact the price you’ll pay.

Are Airedales easy to train?

Because they’re so smart, Airedales are considered relatively easy to train. As with all dogs, consistency is key, and the earlier you start training them, the better. Puppy kindergarten classes are always a good idea.

How long do Airedales grow?

Generally, Airedale Terriers are fully grown at the age of 8 to 12 months, although they may continue to fill out their body until the age of one and half years. Some males take up to two years to reach their full size.

Do Airedales like cats?

Almost any breed of dog can be good with cats, especially if they are raised with them. Terriers (jack russells, airedales, fox terriers) and sighthounds (greyhounds, whippets, salukis) are more likely to chase and even kill cats, since these breeds were bred for hunting. Consider the cat’s personality as well.

Do Airedales like water?

Most Airedale Terriers will quickly take to the water with very little coaxing, and some may even jump right in, but others will take a little convincing. It is best to enter the water before your pup and slowly coax them deeper into the water using praise.

Do Airedales need to be groomed?

Airedale’s do require routine grooming. If the dog is hand-stripped, keeping the dog in proper coat rotation is extremely time consuming as well as expensive. Several hours a week are spent keeping an Airedale in proper coat rotation.

How much do Airedale Terriers shed?

Airedale Terriers have a dense, wiry outer coat and a soft, thick undercoat that doesn’t shed very much and that normally only needs brushing two or three times a week. However, they do need to be clipped or hand stripped every 3-4 months, so they aren’t the lowest maintenance dog either.

What is a small Airedale called?

The Welsh terrier is a small, Airedale-like dog with a characteristically game and energetic nature. It has a hard, wiry coat, usually black-and-tan, stands about 15 inches (38 cm) high, and weighs about 20 pounds (9 kg).

What breeds make up an Airedale Terrier?

The Airedale was bred from the Old English Black and Tan Terrier (now known as the Welsh Terrier), the Otterhound and probably some other Terrier breeds, and has contributed to other dog breeds, such as the Yorkshire Terrier.

Why do I love Airedales?

one-track-minded, artful and at times malodorous. Airedales are also loyal, devoted, good humoured, courageous, exceptionally tough, almost always well disposed towards other dogs and humans alike and in brief wholly delightful!! If you’ve ever had one, you will know exactly what I mean.

How old do Airedales live?

Are Airedales good watch dogs?

Airedales make exceptional watchdogs and guard dogs. They will bark continually to alert the household of would-be interlopers. They will also become aggressive if they sense a threat towards their family members.

What is an Airedoodle?

The Airedoodle is an excellent family dog, especially for active owners who love the outdoors. This pooch is a cross between an Airedale Terrier and a Standard Poodle. Therefore, you can tell a lot about the Airedoodle by learning about its parents, as it displays traits from both sides of the family.

Can Airedales be off leash?

The Airedale as pet

He does need exercise, so a fenced yard or a long daily walk on a leash must be provided. The Airedale Terrier heritage makes him bold with other dogs, and neither will back down from a fight, so firm leash control is necessary when walking the dog in public.

How do you stop Airedales from jumping?

How do I calm my Airedale Terrier down?

You can give your dog some time out or scold them calmly. If you are a new inexperienced dog parent of an Airedale Terrier and are struggling to complete the proper basic training commands, such as sit, stay, place, leave it or heel, you should take your dog once or twice a week for training sessions local to you.