Airedale Terrier​ - Terrier Group

Airedale Terrier

Breed Group: Terrier Group

Size Group: Medium Dog Breeds

OriginEngland

Height: F: 21”-23”, M: 23″-24″

Weight: 50-70 lbs

Color: Black & tan, Grizzle & tan

Lifespan11-14 years

Temperament: Fearless, loyal, protective, focused

 

Overview

All hail the King of Terriers! The Airedale Terrier is an excellent companion drawing an abundance of happiness from time with his people. These medium sized dogs have quite the resume. They have been ratters, guard dogs on farms, messengers during world wars, active police dogs and world class athletes. What can’t this pooch do?

This intelligent and stubborn pup will warm your heart and the seat next to you on the couch…. Well, if he’s feeling up to it. Airedale terriers are tenaciously loyal, friendly, spirited, and hypoallergenic to boot. If you aren’t sold yet, three consecutive American presidents have called Airedale terriers their own.

Bow wow Mr. President!

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Edgar Rice Burroughs, Harry Carey, Ty Cobb, Richard Condon, Calvin Coolidge, Theodore Roosevelt, John Steinbeck, James Thurber, John Wayne, Woodrow Wilson, AJ Cronin, Olivia De Havilland, Bo Derek

Fun Facts

During WWI, Airedale terriers worked as messengers for the British army.

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Health

Airedale terriers are generally healthy dogs. Some health concerns to be aware of include:

  • Hip dysplasiaThis condition is when the socket joint in the hip isn’t large enough, or more often too shallow, for the femoral head.
  • HypothyroidismThe thyroid gland, sitting at the top of the windpipe in the back of the neck, is controlled by the pituitary gland at the base of the brand. Hypothyroidism would cause the metabolism to slow down.
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy: This disease effects the heart muscle in the ventricles (heart chambers) to thin, weaken, and stretch.
  • AllergiesOtherwise known as eczema, this condition effects the skin. Typically, skin will be dry, itchy, and inflamed.
  • Heart murmurs: With a murmur, one can hear the irregular blood flow through the heart, be that from exercise or some kind of irregularity or valve in the heart.
  • Entropion: In this condition, an eyelid, typically the lower one inverts which cause the eyelashes to rub against the eye. This causes irritation on the eye.
  • Cerebellar abiotrophyAlso known as cerebellar cortical abiotrophy, this is a genetic neurological disease. The Purkinje cells in the brain die off, effecting balance and coordination.
  • Bloat: Gastric dilation and volvulus (GDV is a condition when a dog’s stomach becomes distended with gas.
  • Corneal opacitiesThis condition is the scarring of the cornea, which is the front layer of the eye. This scarring can effect how light passes though the eye, which can blur vision and create loss of vision.

While you always hope your pet will live a long and healthy life, it is always a good idea to invest in pet health insurance.

Keeping your dog’s mouth clean and problem free goes a long way to your pup’s overall health. Dental hygiene can be the cause or can be the byproduct of other serious health issues.

Visual inspections can be performed to keep track of the signs of potentially waning oral health. These signs can be anything from bad breath to abnormal chewing to loss of appetite.

Keeping ahead of these warning signs can pay dividends. A preventative approach can delay and stop many of the common dental problems from arising.

Oral health can be tackled in five basic steps:

  1. Brushing your dog’s teeth to prevent an undesirable buildup of plaque
  2. Feed your dog a diet where the high quality dog food has dental benefits
  3. Regularly give your dog dental toys and treats
  4. Use mouthwash, to help where brushing misses
  5. At the sign of any abnormalities, consult a vet. You can even do it virtually, from the convenience of your home.

Dogs are just like humans in that they can experience anxiety. The degree to which they are susceptible to anxiety and how they deal with anxiety is breed specific. Left unchecked, initial signs of anxiety could give way to an anxiety disorder. The symptoms of anxiety disorders can lead to a myriad of behavior issues.

Knowing the signs and symptoms will best equip you to keep ahead of it and to nip it in the bud at the earliest signs. There are options available to help with anxiety.

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Grooming

Airedale terriers have a low maintenance coat. Once a week brush the coat fully being mindful to gently remove all matts. This breed only needs baths and a trim once every 3-4 months.

As with all dogs, keep your pup’s nails clipped, regularly check their ears to make sure they are clean and clear of debris and brush their teeth several times a week.

Cost

$800 – $1,500

Exercise

Airedale terriers need at least an hour of exercise per day. Always keep your pup leashed on walks and in a secure fenced in area when out playing. The terrier nature to chase and eliminate prey is often stronger than the will to respond to a return command. Airedales love to dig, so make sure your fence goes at least 18 inches into the ground and consider getting a sand pit for your dog to satisfy this urge. Your beautiful lawn will thank you.

Airedales are highly intelligent and greatly benefit from fun training sessions, playing games or working with puzzle toys. A bored dog is a destructive dog, so keep your pup busy.

Nutrition

On average Airedale terriers consume about 3 cups of food per day in two separate meals. As with all dogs, the amount of food your dog requires will vary based on age and activity level. This breed is prone to bloat so two smaller meals is essential to reduce risk to this potentially fatal condition.

 

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Training

As with all dogs, early socialization with humans and other dogs is essential. Airedale terriers are incredibly smart and they are great with tasks. They thrive in training that is varied, so do your best to keep sessions fresh. They will not however do something they don’t want to do, so always have rewards at the ready for training motivation. Include a focus in early training towards recall commands to avoid a run-away pup if it sees small wildlife.

Proper training is essential to ensuring the safety of your dog and those around you. Having your dog come when they should, and in general having them listen is something you want to address early in your pup’s life, as it will pay dividends down the line. There are many tried and true training programs to accomplish this training – faster and better than you might think!

Unless you’re living on a farm, or have the space, a yipping dog, or one that barks all day when you are gone could be an issue with the neighbors and/or landlord. Historically, dogs would bark to communicate with the rest of the pack when hunting and bark as a warning shot to predators eyeing up their flock. Barking is deep rooted in dogs and manifests itself in many ways and for a variety of reasons.

Just like any habit or instinct, there are effective ways you can train this issue away.

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Supplements

A solid Glucosamine Supplement for hips and joints will go a long way to helping your furry friend.

Other helpful supplements include full-spectrum hemp oil or CBD oil. Fish oil skin and coat supplement.

Ensuring a comprehensive preventative vitamin and mineral plan is essential to keeping your dog healthy. Truth is, there are vitamins and minerals that your dog needs, but doesn’t produce naturally. While many of these vitamins and minerals can be found in your dog’s current diet and dog food, the question becomes, are there enough vitamins to ensure they aren’t deficient.

Poor nutrition can lead to some of the most common health issues, such as weak joints, compromised immunity, increased allergies, and low energy.

Vitamins play a vital role in your pet’s health and overall life expectancy. Here are some multivitamin and joint relief options.

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