THE KING
OF TERRIERS
THE AIREDALE TERRIER
The Airedale's origins lie in a part of England that is hilly and The Valley of Aire, in Yorkshire.
The biggest and the best, the Airedales were breed for their courage, their tenacity, their true terrier spirit. He is an extremely kind dog, wonderful with children with a good temper and sweet disposition. He is a splendid fellow, with a genuine style about him that entitles him to his nickname, King of Terriers.
A deep instinct to protect makes him an ideal guardian. His intelligence makes him a dog that one can trust.
The smiling disposition of the Airedale has acquired him a myriad of friends and admirers around the world .
The Airedale Terrier was bred as a working dog and in the past was a favorite breed for police work. The Airedale still considers himself a working dog and enjoys having a "job", even if that job is agility, obedience work, or entertaining children with tricks.
If raised with love and a firm hand, an Airedale Terrier is an intensely loyal, protective, and fun-loving companion.
Known for their hunting ability, they have been used to hunt everything from Raccoons to Mountain Lions. Although unable to go to ground, the Airedale displays all other terrier characteristics in abundance.
He has a black saddle and the rest of him is mostly tan; the tan can be a gloriously rich color. His coat is harsh and dense and grows impressively but can be kept tidy with regular brushing. He sheds his coat twice a year, and at such times it is good for him to be trimmed or stripped.
Grooming Needs: Airedales should be brushed weekly and most owners choose to have the dog groomed every 6-8 weeks. (A long coat requires more frequent brushing, but some owners prefer the "teddy bear" look of a unclipped Airedale) A show airedale is "stripped" of his undercoat, but Airedales as pets are usually clipped. Airedale Terriers shed little, if any, and should not be bathed too frequently.
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