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Airedale Terrier
The largest of the terriers, bred in the Aire valley of Yorkshire.
♥ Swipe on the Airedale TerrierQuick 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
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.