Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier - breed of dog is named after the valley of the River Aire in Yorkshire (England). This is the place of origin of Airedale. Very sociable dog, but sometimes stubborn. Shows the courage and intelligence, but it absolutely is not aggressive. Coat harsh, thick and wavy. For their short and harsh hair is very easy to care for. The undercoat is softer. Coat color of yellow-brown color mixed with gray or black in the entire body, tail and neck. Ears are usually brown. Sometimes a little white chest. So, there are instances of non-standard black and red color.

Skull in a dog's long and flat. Forehead almost none. The housing body is strong and smooth. Muscular back. The tail is bushy and straight, docked at will. Paws are small, round and compact. Airedale growth can reach 61 cm, weight 55 kg.
Airedale Terrier displayed in the middle of the XIX century. Airedale often used in hunting. It effectively can determine the hole extraction and guard her, as well as to penetrate into the hole. In this case, a big increase does not prevent them crawl through difficult passages animal burrows. Overtaking the victim in a hole, Airedale pinches her lair to a standstill and bite to death. This is indicative of the courage of this breed. Just this breed is used for the protection of cattle. Nevertheless, the Airedale is not very well trained. It can irritate the animals because they love to chase them.

Often these dogs are attracted to sports competitions, such as: - The hunt for the river rats, ferrets. In the 19th century it was a very popular event. Yet - this breed dog is too big for the small holes, and its mission received in hunting and on a large game, such as rabbits and poultry. A great sense of smell and habits beagle allow him to do so. As well, there were cases when the breed was involved in dog fighting. This allowed her to do thanks to the power, agility, compactness, and fearlessness. Tough wool allows this breed to maintain soundness in such situations.

During hostilities Airedales were used to forward mail soldiers, as well as to search for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. During the First World War, there are cases of selfless service of these dogs. During the delivery of mail they, being wounded always reach your destination. Reaching the goal, the dog fell dead. Very strong in body and spirit dog.

The Airedale Terrier is a very friendly and energetic dog. If you start training Airedale since childhood, he can become a great family dog. Airedales get along well with cats and other pets, especially if they grew up and were educated together.

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier