An Airedale Terrier for the Family
The Airedale terriers originated in York in England about a hundred years ago. They are also known as “The King of Terriers”. It was used as a vermin hunter and was originally known as a water terrier. The Airedale Terrier was used to hunt large game in Africa and as a guard dog during World War II.
The Airedale Terrier is classified as large terrier with wiry harsh coat. Its hair is coarse and had a resistance to dampness. Its wiry outer coat is the cover for a softer inner coat of fur. The coat should be black and tan with grizzle marks along the coat. It usually reaches a height of 22 too 24 inches. On average it weighs 55-65 pounds.
Grooming Airedale terriers involves plucking the hair at least twice a year. However, if the dog is a show dog, it may require more. Hair needs to be trimmed between the pads of the feet when the hair becomes troublesome. Grooming Airedale terriers to the point of stripping their coats and keeping them brushed or combed on a daily basis will keep them from shedding. If not, then you will most likely find tufts of fur around the floor of your home. Grooming Airedale Terriers is an important part of their well-being and cuts down on a lot of issues for you when their coat is concerned. They can be rather messy eaters, so cleaning their beards should be done on a daily basis as well.
Airedale Terriers get along with children if introduced to the socialization at an early age. Airedales are large and can easily hurt a small child, unintentionally, if not socialized or watched carefully. They should be trained well in obedience. They may challenge a submissive member of the family, so it is important that all members handle the terrier with the proper obedience training techniques.
Airedale Terriers need regular exercise and a fair amount of space to run outdoors. He is definitely not for apartment life. When training the Airedale, consistency is important, but not harsh treatment. Also, changing tasks for the Airedale to perform is important, as they may get bored with repetition and refuse to follow your commands.
They make good pets for a family that has the space and time to train, exercise, groom and play with the Airedale Terrier. If it is left alone too much, it may get into trouble. Make sure you have time before adopting one.
