Meet the Airedale Terrier
High Doggy I.Q.
World-Class Watchdog
Best Workout Buddy
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
Personality
Playful
Independent
Smart
Group
Terrier Group
Origin
England
Life Span
11-14 Years
Breed Popularity
#62 of 195
Height Range
23-24 Inches
Weight Range
50-70 Lbs
Coat Details
Type
Short to Medium Length
Texture
Hard and Wiry with Soft Undercoat
Features
Double Coat
Colors
Black & Tan, Grizzle & Tan
Hypoallergenic
Cost to Buy
$500-$1,500
Lifetime Care Cost
$27,935
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianFeed them frequent, small meals to prevent bloat.
Airedales have tall, deep chests, which can predispose them to a condition called bloat. Bloat causes the stomach to fill up with air and twist, and can be immediately life threatening. The signs of bloat include distended abdomen, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, collapse, and death. Bloat can have a very fast onset and must be treated as an emergency, as without veterinary treatment it can be fatal. Feed your Airedale Terrier frequent, small meals to decrease gulping which can cause bloat, and consider having your dog’s stomach surgically tacked during a spay or neuter surgery.
Purchase from a responsible breeder.
While well-bred and cared for Airedales can be very healthy, this breed is susceptible to certain heritable disorders, like hip dysplasia, which can cause pain and loss of mobility. In addition to heritable joint conditions, Airedales are also predisposed to heritable thyroid issues. Avoid heartbreak and veterinary expenses by purchasing puppies from responsible breeders who only breed dogs that provide health guarantees, require OFA or PennHip certification, and eye clearance from CERF.
Schedule yearly veterinary visits.
Airedales are stoic in nature and may hide signs of pain or disease from you. It is recommended to have them checked once a year by a local veterinarian, not only for hidden sources of pain but also for heart disease, as the breed can be predisposed to developing heart murmurs in old age.
Training Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianSocialize them with other animals.
If you have other dogs or cats, the Airedale will need to be introduced to them at a young age or their hunting instincts may take over. In fact, socializing your dog with other animals throughout puppyhood is a great idea no matter what breed you have. If you don’t have other animals at home, find friends with dogs who can visit for playdates. Not only will it help socialize your Airedale, but also help them get some much needed exercise!
Boredom is their enemy.
Airedales, like many terriers, can display rambunctious and destructive behavior. They need a lot of physical stimulation, but even more critical is mental stimulation. These are smart dogs that can become easily bored. Make sure they’re getting plenty of challenging training and attention. This is not a breed to stick in the backyard or leave alone for hours at a time. (Unless you hate your shoes and furniture!)
Don’t let them become watchdogs.
Airedales can get possessive of people and things. Make sure your puppy understands that their toys, ultimately, belong to you. But also make sure that they understand you don’t need their protection! One way to assure they don’t hyper-bond to just one person is to have everyone in the family pitch in for feeding and training. If you notice the dog becoming protective of one person, have that person tune them out for a few days.
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
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Personality
Playful
Independent
Smart
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Group
Terrier Group
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Origin
England
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Life Span
11-14 Years
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Breed Popularity
#62 of 195
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Height Range
23-24 Inches
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Weight Range
50-70 Lbs
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动物皮毛
Type
Short to Medium Length
Texture
Hard and Wiry with Soft Undercoat
Features
Double Coat
Colors
Black & Tan, Grizzle & Tan
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Hypoallergenic
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Cost to Buy
$500-$1,500
-
Lifetime Care Cost
$27,935