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Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

The largest of the terriers, bred in the Aire valley of Yorkshire.

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Quick facts

Origin
England
Size
Medium
Energy
High
Bred for
Hunting otters and rats
Lifespan
10–13 years
Temperament
Confident, clever, outgoing
Exercise
75 min/day
Grooming
High
Shedding
Low
Training
Moderate
With children
Good
Apartment
No

Where the Airedale Terrier comes from

The Airedale, from the Aire valley in Yorkshire, England, was bred in the 1800s to hunt otters and rats. It is the largest terrier and is nicknamed the king of terriers.

Personality and daily life

Confident, clever and outgoing. Airedales are playful, active and sometimes stubborn.

Airedales are the largest terriers, bold and playful. Their wiry coat needs regular hand stripping or clipping.

Exercise, grooming and health

An hour or more of daily exercise. The wiry coat needs regular grooming and stripping or clipping. Hip dysplasia and skin issues occur.

Is a Airedale Terrier right for you?

Active families and owners who want a big, bold terrier.

  • Needs space, so not ideal for small apartments
  • Sheds little
  • Needs regular grooming

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