The Airedale Terrier is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in England for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
Airedale Terrier
Also known as King of Terriers, Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier
Origin
- Country
- England
- Region
- Aire Valley, Yorkshire
- Era
- 19th century (1850s-1880s)
Group
- Terrier
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 56–61 cm · Female 56–58 cm
- Weight
- Male 20–23 kg · Female 18–20 kg
Coat
- Type
- wire
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- black and tan, dark grizzle and tan
Traits
- intelligent, courageous, confident, friendly, alert, independent