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Airedale Terrier Breed Details |
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Airedale Terrier Breed Details |
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| Breed: Airedale Terrier |
| Names: Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier |
| PetGroup: Terrier |
| Height: male: 23 in.; female: slightly less |
| Weight: 45 lbs |
| Life: 10 - 13 years |
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| Description: The Airedale Terrier is known as the "king of terriers." He excels in agility, eyesight, hearing and has untiring courage. He has a sweet disposition, but may be aloof with strangers. He has excelled in being a hunter for foxes, badgers, weasels, otters, water rats and ducks. The Airedale Terrier makes a good jogging partner because of his athletic physique. His owner should be strong and confident who can combines firm discipline with patience and precision. Good with older children he makes a loyal family pet. Not an ideal apartment dogs, he should have a fenced yard. |
Health: *Major concerns: CHD *Minor Concerns: gastric torsion *Occassionally seen: colonic disease *Suggested tests: hip |
| Temperment: The Airdale is bold, playful, and adventurous; it is a lively yet protective companion. It is intelligent, but often stubborn and headstrong. Some can be domineering, but most are biddable, reliable, and responsive to their owner's wishes. It makes a good housedog as long as it gets daily mental and physical exercise. It likes to be the head dog and may not do well when another dog challenges that position, although they usually get along well with smaller dogs. |
| Origin: England |
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