Life expectancy

12 years

Age adult

20 months

Height (Shoulder height)

58 cm

Weight

25 kg

Coat texture

medium length / undercoat / wavy / stiff/rigid / wiry / dense

Coat color

brown with black saddle

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / eye diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / cancer/ predisposition to tumor / factor VII deficiency / cerebellar ataxia / hemophilia B / juvenile nephropathy (JRD)

Food expenses per month in €

about € 57

Suitable for children

Rather yes

Needs a garden

Rather yes

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather not

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

friendly / vivacious / alert / likes hunting / likes learning / protective / loves water

Bred for

otter hunt / water rat hunt / war dog / waterfowl hunt / marten hunt

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / eye diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / cancer/ predisposition to tumor / factor VII deficiency / cerebellar ataxia / hemophilia B / juvenile nephropathy (JRD)

Dog type according to FCI

terriers

FCI description

Terriers were bred to hunt mice and rats and to drive badgers and foxes out of the burrow. Here they are on their own. They had to decide for themselves what to do, be dauntless and fearless. Hesitant behaviour could cost them their lives, so they reacted to threats with resistance. Bull-like terriers grabbed hold in the fight against bulls or other dogs and were trained to hurt their opponent and never give up.

Almost all terriers have a pronounced hunting instinct, are persevering, courageous and stubborn. Their temperament must not be underestimated, even with good education they usually keep their own head and can become tyrants if they do not get enough species-appropriate activity and above all can live out their hunting behaviour. But they are also available for other activities. Since they are/have been left on their own, especially in caves, extreme caution is required with children when they crawl under tables etc. where a terrier has found his place.

Short description

The Airedale Terrier was bred for hunting otter, martens and waterbirds in England, later he was used as a messenger dog and to support combat medics during the war. This versatile dog is suitable as a hunting-, rescue- and alavanche dog. With sufficient physical and mental exercise, he is also suitable for families.