Airedale Terrier
United Kingdom · 22–24 in tall · ~12–14 yr · short wiry coat
Next to the average dog it is low-shedding, independent, protective, and not for small children. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise.
Find out if a Airedale Terrier suits youA good fit if…
- you would rather not vacuum daily
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale"), also called Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier, is a dog breed of the terrier type that originated in the valley (dale) of the River Aire, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is traditionally called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds. The Airedale was bred from the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and the Otterhound and probably some other Terrier breeds, and has contributed to other dog breeds, such as the Yorkshire Terrier. Originally bred to serve as a versatile hunting and all around working farm dog, this breed has also been used as a war dog, guide dog, and police dog in Britain.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
