| The Airedale Terrier was developed in the 19th century in Yorkshire, England by working men from the towns and villages in the Aire valley. The Airedale was developed by crosses with the Otterhound and various terriers to produce a working dog capable of hunting, ratting etc. The Airedale is a real "all rounder", possessed of sound temperament and great intelligence and it has excelled at a great variety of tasks, many do well at obedience. hunting and retrieving, or police dogs, etc. The Airedale Terrier proved his courage during the First World War by carrying messages through enemy lines, there are many well documented tales of their courage. However it is their value as a devoted, loyal member of the family that they prove their true worth, capable of protecting their property and family with absolute trustworthiness they are also fun loving and mischievous. With their own unique character. Truly they are the "King of Terriers". The Airedale Terrier is a medium size, active dog who needs companionship and regular exercise. The male stands about 58-61 cm (23-24 inches) and the female about 56-59 cm (22-23 inches) in height at the shoulder, they possess a hard outer wiry coat and a softer waterproof undercoat. The coat needs to be clipped two or three times a year if kept as a pet. For show purposes the coat is hand stripped. You would need to discuss with your breeder about learning how to do this if you purchase a dog to show. If you would like more information on the background of the Airedale than is possible to mention here, some books you could possibly obtain are: The New Airedale Terrier (Dutcher & Frarnke), Airedale Terriers (Swash & Millar), The New Complete Airedale (Gladys Brown Edwards-now out of print but can be found in libraries).
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