Airedale Terrier

An Airedale Terrier dog has several names that have been used to denote its breed, the Waterside Terrier, ADT, or
Airedale. The breed originated in Airedale, Yorkshire, England.
Airedale Terrier Physical Characteristics
The Airedale Terrier weighs 55 to 65 pounds and has a general height of around 24 inches. The Airedale has a medium
length black and tan coat. The top coat of the Airedale Terrier is harsh, while the under coat is soft. The coat is hard, dense and
wiry.
Airedale Terrier Temperament
The Airedale Terrier is not normally aggressive, but its bite can cause severe injury. Airedales enjoy chasing
animals. Airedales have been used as working and hunting dogs. They have no problem working with cattle and other livestock.
The Airedale Terrier is strong willed. They are tenacious and can be a formidable opponent.
The Airedale Terrier has been bred to hunt independently. The dog is intelligent, independent, and stubborn. They
are very loving and enjoy family activities. The Airedale is a reliable protective family pet. Airedale Terriers are exceedingly
loyal and strong dogs. They are very energetic and need plenty of exercise. The Airedale Terrier dog has a joyful disposition
and high energy level.
The Airedale Terrier will do okay with children. The Airedale will require proper socialization training. The
Airedale Terrier plays heartily and rough. This rough play may be too extreme for young toddler age children.
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Airedale Terrier Health Issues
An Airedale Terrier dog has a median lifespan of about 11.5 years. They are a very hardy breed but may suffer from hip
dysplasia, and eye problems as well as skin disorders. The skin disorders may go unnoticed because of the hard dense wiry coat of the
Airedale Terrier.
Airedale Terriers can suffer from bloat. Bloating can be fatal. This bloating occurs when the dog is exercised too
soon after eating.
Airedale Terriers as Workers
Airedale Terriers were used initially as hunting dogs in England. During the middle of the nineteenth century, regular
sporting events took place along the Aire River in which Airedale Terriers were used to pursue large river rats that inhabited the area. An
Airedale Terrier was prized on its ability to locate a "live" hole in the riverbank and then, after the rat was driven from its hole by a ferret
brought along for that purpose, the Airedale Terrier would pursue the rat through water until it could make a kill.
At the beginning of the Russo-Japanese war in 1904, the Russian Army used Airedale Terriers dogs trained to take the wounded
away from the battlefields. Special service dog units were created in 1923, and Airedale Terriers were used as demolition dogs, guard dogs,
police tracking dogs and casualty dogs. The dogs are very loyal. The dogs are able to focus on a job at hand ignoring their pain
level. This made the Airedale Terriers invaluable in battle areas as they would complete their assigned tasks before succumbing to the
pain.
During World War I Airedale Terriers were given military duties, such as locating injured soldiers on the
battlefield. After the war Airedale Terriers were selected for duty as police dogs in England because of their intelligence, good scenting
abilities and their hard, wiry coats that were easy to maintain and clean.
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