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Airedale Terrier

Price range

$800.00 - $1500.00

Common names

Bingley Terrier, Waterside Terrier

Size

Large

Dog group

Terrier Group

Coat length

Medium

Energy

Extra high

Kid friendly

Extra high

Life expectancy

10 to 13 years

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What does an Airedale Terrier look like?

General Appearance of the Airedale Terrier

The Airedale has a classic terrier head with virtually no forehead, v-shaped ears tipped over and a straight back with an erect docked tail. Their coats come in black and tan, with a classic terrier coat of dense, harsh hair and a softer undercoat.

Available in these colours

What colours do Airedale Terrier come in?

Airedale Terrier come in a variety of colours, including Black and Tan, Black and Tan, Black and Tan, Black and Tan, Red Grizzle.

All about the
Airedale Terrier.

The Airedale terrier's history can be traced back to the extinct black and tan terrier. These tenacious canines were designed for hunting vermin of all sizes and shapes. The Airedale Terrier is the biggest breed of terrier. They acquired the moniker ''King of Terriers'' because of its size, power, and unwavering personality.

Airedale is one of the world's most adaptable dog breeds, excelling as a hunter, athlete, and companion. Airedales are still used as hunting dogs for large and small wildlife, police dogs, and great family pets. They can also be seen competing in agility and obedience events.

The Airedale is a vivacious breed that requires a lot of exercise. They are hardworking, self-sufficient, and athletic dogs with a lot of drive, energy, and stamina. Airedales are the epitome of a vigilant and eager terrier—only bigger. They are kind and tolerant with children, but they will not back down when it comes to guarding their homes. They are also very good at sports and family activities.

All about the Airedale Terrier adult stats

Weight

Low 18.00 KG

High 20.00 KG

Height

Low 56.00 cm

High 59.00 cm

Weight

Low 23.00 KG

High 29.00 KG

Height

Low 58.00 cm

High 61.00 cm

Airedale Terrier.

Characteristics & Tendencies:

TENDENCY TO DIG
Snoring
Drooling
Exercise needs
Grooming needs
Barking

Care and Maintenance

Feeding

How much do
Airedale Terrier eat?
2.00 to 2.50 cups of food a day

Exercise

How much
exercise do they need?
30 to 40 Mins

Temperament

Are they kid friendly? This is a suitable dog breed for kids

Living

Do they need a lot of space? Whilst they are true 'couch potatoes', they require plenty of exercise

Frequently asked questions about the Airedale Terrier.

Although Airedale Terriers are not known for extreme shedding, they also shed a few times a year.

Weekly brushing helps reduce the amount of hair in your home, and it keeps their plush coat healthy.

It doesn't take so much effort to groom them. Their coat may be either trimmed with clippers or by stripping (a process by which the coat is thinned and shortened with a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) a mix of both.

Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems. Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, indicating an infection. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health problems early.

Make grooming a pleasant experience for them, complete with encouragement and treats, and you'll be training them for simple vet assessments and other handling when they are older.

Airedale Terriers are very active and clever working dogs. They require up to two hours of activity every day. Airedale enjoys retrieving, playing, swimming, and generally having fun.

The more activity they receive, the happier they are, so mental stimulation is ideal for keeping them busy in between walks.

Scheduled six-monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout all life stages. In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature and check their heartbeat, among other things.

Routine maintenance for your dog gives you a chance to track your dog's growth and development, discuss any concerns with your vet, and form a key part of preventative care.

Airedale Terriers are affectionate and adorable dogs who enjoy spending time with their family. They are also excellent with children.

Their sweet and calm demeanour makes them great for families, especially that they like being part of the family.

Like other breeds, proper socialization should be provided at an early age.

They are very smart, but training them will require a considerable amount of time and patience. They tend to be independent and will require practice to help them get used to their training habits.

Like with other breeds, early and proper training will help them become more responsive to their owners. Using treats as part of reward training will also work well.

As long as they are properly socialized and trained, Airedale can get along well with other dogs. However, they can be assertive and aggressive with stranger dogs he views as dangerous.

Rabbits and other tiny pets may not be suitable companions for them because they have intense hunting tendencies.

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Optional Extra Benefits

During the application process You will be provided with the option to include Optional Extra Benefits that cover certain conditions and Treatments which are not otherwise covered under the Policy.

 

The Optional Extra Benefits are:

Alternative Therapies, Behavioural Problems, and Dental Illness.

 

Examples of Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy

Examples of Behavioural Problems: Excessive licking, fur pulling, pacing and destructive

chewing.

Examples of Dental Illnesses: Dental diseases, gingivitis, periodontal disease.