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| Country of Origin: |
England |
| Group: |
Terrier |
| Use today: |
Hunting, working, obedience, agility |
| Life Span: |
10 to 14 years |
| Color: |
Tan head, ears, legs, chest, and belly; sides and upper body are black, dark gray, or black with a red mixture. |
| Coat: |
Hard, dense, and wiry with a soft undercoat |
| Grooming: |
Brush daily. Clip every two months or hand strip three times a year. |
| Height: |
Males 23 inches, females slightly less; sturdy, well-muscled. |
| Weight: |
Well-boned with proportionate weight |
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What's this?
Underneath a tough exterior, the Airedale Terrier has a sweet but dignified nature. It is loyal and protective toward its family, reserved with other people and dogs. This tallest of the terriers--standing 23 inches at the shoulder--is an all 'rounder that has been used for hunting, farm work, police duty and military defense, but at heart it's a family dog that likes nothing better than playing with children. The dog's dense, hard, double coat is tan with black or dark grizzle markings. A show dog Airedale's coat must be hand-stripped, but a pet can be kept neat with regular clipping. This feisty, athletic dog likes plenty of exercise and responds best to firm, consistent training. (Editor's Note: According to the breed standard, all-black Airedale Terriers and those significantly over or under the ideal height are faulted in the AKC show ring.)
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