AIREDALE

This dog was selected in the middle of the XIX century in the Aire valley, in England, crossing the red and black terrier with otter hounds, to get a good otter as well as small rodent hunting dog. At first it was known as the waterside terrier for its adaptation to water and its skill in duck hunting; more recently, it has been used as a guard, defense and rescue dog. It became very popular in the army during World War II since it’s an excellent sentinel.

PHYSICAL TRAITS of the AIREDALE
The Airdale is the largest of terriers, although it doesn’t usually weigh over 23 kg or stand above 60 cm to the cross. The females are a little shorter and lighter. It has very hard fur, fuller around the muzzle. It has a reddish color in different intensities and black grayish spots that extend homogeneously around most of the torso. The muzzle is black, with small, rounded and lively eyes, and the neck is robust, without a double chin.

The Airedale is a good companion because it is playful, patient and very protective.

TEMPERAMENT AND ADAPTATION of the AIREDALE
It is a quick and astute, rough and very agile. It likes to play with children and demonstrates great patience toward them. Its adaptation to any type of home is good. It has been used for every kind of work: ground or air hunter, good collector in land as well as in water, efficient shepherd, fighting dog and skilled mice hunter. It can be considered a good pet ideal for living with adults, since it doesn’t admit children abuse well.

EXERCISE AND CARE required for a AIREDALE
Its hard fur needs daily brushings. But in order to achieve the appropriate look in needs to be put in the hands of professionals quite regularly. The Airedale terrier rarely gets sick, for which it doesn’t need special care besides regular dental vigilance. If it lives in a city apartment, it is convenient that it goes out running frequently, with this breed’s characteristic trot.

Despite its kindness towards people, it is not a good partner to other household animals.