Airedale Terrier Dog Breed Information and Guide
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About The Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier is an Intelligent, outgoing, sturdy, muscular, squarely-built, powerful, thick-boned , well-balanced and confident dog. The terriers size, strength and spirit has earned itself the title of the ‘King of Terriers’. The Airedale Terriers are good-natured, fun-loving, alert, interested, energetic, feisty, lively, inquisitive, dignified, intelligent, loyal, active, reserved. some can be shy or spooked by strangers. Ideal as family, companion, watchdog, guard dog, police dog, sentry, messenger, country or city (with plenty of exercise) life, any climate Airedales are docile and patient with kids but won't back down when protecting them and home. The Airedale Terriers, with their famous do-it-all attitude allows them to excel in all kinds of sports and family activities. Theses Terriers are high energy level dogs and need plenty of exercise, and their intensity might be a little much for first-time dog trainers. |
| Weight: | [40 lbs - 65lbs] [18kg - 30kg ] |
Breed Type: | Terrier Dogs | Lifespan: | 10-13 Years |
| Height: | [21" - 23" Inches ] [ 53cm-58cm] |
Purebred: | YES | Country of Origin: | Great Britain |
| Coat: | hard and wiry | Coat Length: | Short-Medium Length | Hypoallergenic: | YES |
Facts about the Airedale Terrier
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How adaptable the Airedale terrier is to, Apartment Living, Whether the dog is a good fit for Novice owners, is the Airedale terrier sensitive to reprimand, can it tolerate being alone and it’s tolerance to cold and hot weather. This is an overall guide for the dogs Adaptability to its environment. |
How friendly is the Airedale Terrier? How family friendly it is, Is the Airedale Terrier friendly towards kids, other dogs and strangers. Is it an Independent dog that likes to do stuff on his own or is he everyone’s best friend? This is an overall guide for the dogs Friendliness towards others. |
Shedding is a very important factor in Dogs as you will need to deal with some level of hair on your clothes, on your furniture and in the house in general, and this gives an indication of the level of shedding the Airedale Terrier does. If your lifestyle does not allow you to constantly remove hair from your home, then a low shedding dog would be more ideal. |
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Understanding the grooming needs of your Airedale Terrier is essential. You will have to consider if you have the time and patience to regularly brush, bath and clean your dog. Some dogs are easy to manage as they require little or no grooming and the occasional bath or two, whereas some dogs need daily grooming and regular baths to keep them clean. If the money is there, then outsourcing the grooming of the your dog would work. |
General Health indicator for the Airedale Terrier looks at the overall health, potential for drooling and potential for weight gain. All dog breeds are prone to certain genetic health issues, below under health needs of the Airedale terrier are listed some of the common issues they may have, it is not necessary for dog to have them all or any it’s lifetime but are common amongst this dog breed. It is advisable to get as much information about your dog from the breeder or the owner about any pre-existing conditions. A regular check up with the Vet is highly recommended for the Airedale Terrier. |
Trainability is a measure how easy it is to train an Airedale Terrier, its intelligence, is the dog prone being ‘mouthy’, does he or she charge after prey at first sight or are they driven to just wander of hours on end without notice. These are important characteristics as it will give you an understanding how difficult or easy the training regime will be and what precautions may need to be taken for its welfare and safety. Some dogs see training as ‘what’s in it for me?’ whereas some dogs are eager to please their human friends that they’ll pretty much do anything. |
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Some dogs will bark to alert the presence of a stranger and some just like being very vocal and need to be heard. Understanding the barking tendency of Airedale Terriers is important. If your living in an apartment, then it may become a nuisance to the neighbours, if there is a lot of wildlife where you live if the dog is very vocal, then the wildlife may draw the dog crazy as it will be barking at them all day long. |
Energy Levels indicate the amount of exercise and mental stimulation a dog breed needs, very active dogs have lots energy to burn and need regular and plentifull exercise and stimulation, dogs with lower energy levels prefer to simply laze around and snooze and become couch potatoes. |
Size of the Pet can be a critical factor as dogs vary from the smallest like the chihuahua or the very large Great Dane. How much space a dog will take or need to move around is an important factor in deciding if they are compatible with you and your living space. Small dogs can be great in apartments whereas the much larger dogs need a larger property. |
Nutrition Needs for the Airedale Terrier
Like all dogs and pets the Airedale should be kept on high quality dog food. Food per day should be limited to 1.5 to 2.5 cups of good quality commercially or home prepared with your veterinarian's supervision and approval which is appropriate to the dogs age. Like all pets, the Airedale too is prone to getting overweight, so keeping an eye on your pets calories and weight is very important. Treats should be given as an aid for training and good behaviour and plenty of clean fresh water should be available at all times. Kosiproducts has teamed up with some exceptionally great animal supplements specialists to provide you and your pet vital and important supplements for your dogs health. We have listed below some of the popular Health supplements that we provide to aid various aspects of your pets lifestyle and needs. Please consult your vet for advice.
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Exercise Needs for the Airedale Terrier
High energy dogs obviously possess a lot of energy which needs to be channelled safely. High energy dogs are always ready for action, they need a significant amount of exercise and mental stimulation like jumping, playing and investigating new smells. A daily play session of moderate length, in addition to walks several times a day, should be enough to satisfy High Energy dog’s exercise requirements. Airedale Terriers are significantly high energy level dogs requiring a fair amount of exercise and stimulation.
Low energy dogs on the other hand are like couch potatoes, happy to laze around all day and requiring little energy release and stimulation.
Supervision is a must if you have children as well as dogs can get frightened by sudden actions of children which can lead to mishaps.
Health Needs for the Airedale Terrier
Airedale terriers are generally healthy dogs. However, due to poor breeding practices some dog breeds are prone to genetic health problems. Listed below are the typical health issues an Airedale Terrier may encounter in its lifetime, it is not necessary for it encounter any or all of them, it just means that they are at risk of these. When adopting your pet, check with the owner or breeder regarding it’s health and obviously have regular check ups of your pet with your vet.
Health Problems associated with Airedale Terriers: Allergies, Cancer, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), Umbilical Hernias, Von Willebrand's Disease
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Training and Socializtion of the Airedale Terrier
Some pets are easy to train and are very sociable, and some aren’t so easy. The easy to train dogs are quick at understanding and forming an association with simple words like ‘sit’, ‘stay’ and being rewarded with a treat. The harder to train dogs need more time and patience better rewards and games as they are more intelligent and question the training with a ‘what’s in it for me?’ attitude.
At a minimum, an Airedale should learn basic obedience commands such as come, sit, stay, go, come. This dog breed's intelligence and the fact that they bond closely with family members can make training easy.
Socialising is an essential part of the dog’s training as it helps to cope with strangers and new faces. Socializing needs to start early during its puppyhood. While their highly lit spirit makes them fun to play with, they can be dangerous for little kids as kids can topple if the dog decides to jump or press itself too hard against them, so early socialization and training around people is critical. You will need to be persistent, consistent and dont get frustrated. For owners not up-to training their dogs then a professional dog trainer would be a good investment. To help it cope with guests or visitors to your house for example:
- Keep it on the leash
- Command it to sit or stay
- Extend your hand and greet the guests with a handshake, sending a signal that it's ok!
- Ask visitors not make direct eye contact, as it helps in calming him
Grooming Needs for the Airedale Terrier
Some breeds are brush-and-go dogs; others require regular bathing, clipping, and other grooming just to stay clean and healthy. The Airedale has a short, wiry coat that needs relatively little maintenance. Weekly brushing keeps the coat looking good and has the additional advantage of removing dead hair that would otherwise be shed around the house. A Quarterly full groom by a professional groomer should be done to ensure the Terrier remains clean and hygienic.
Comfort Needs for the Airedale Terrier
Just like all of us, dogs also need a place of their own, their own little corner, that is why Dog Beds are an essential part of a dogs daily life. It is the place where they feel safe, kosi and comfortable. A dog bed in the house is where the dogs home is, the rest of the home belongs to others. Just like your children retreat to their rooms and the adults retreat to their corners in the home, so does the dog retreats to its dog bed. Dog and Pet Beds are essential so as to ensure that the Pet does not feel alienated or a ‘2nd class citizen’ in the home. The dog bed is like a place of refuge and space. Kosiproducts offer a variety of dog beds to help your dog feel comfortable and at home as well as giving your dog that beauty sleep it needs. A number of factors are considered when making these dog beds:
- To make the dog feel at ease when using the dog bed.
- To cater for different sizes of dogs, different medical and health needs.
- The more comfortable the dog feels, the better the quality of the sleep be.
- Ensuring the dog bed is large enough for the dog to lounge on and sleep on.
- Dogs love the feel of the earth (soil) the fleece fabric covers mimic that sensation, which the dogs love pawing at before resting.
- Ensuring the dog beds can be easily kept clean, these dog beds use removable, and machine washable covers.
- Value for Money - Dogs in time will eventually ruin their dog beds, that is why these dog beds are designed in a way that if taken care, they will last a long time and when the time does come to replace the dog bed then the cost is not a daunting one.
For an Airedale Terrier we Recommend a Large Dog Bed, to view kosiproducts catalogue of dog beds click here