The Airedale Terrier is an alert and energetic dog of the terrier type; its name references the breed’s origin, the valley (dale) of the River Aire, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was bred from the Old English Black and Welsh Terrier, the Otterhound, and various Terrier breeds, and it has contributed to other dog breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier. Previously the Airedale Terrier was used as a war dog, guide dog, police dog, and hunting and working dog. They have a medium-length black and tan coat with a harsh topcoat and a soft undercoat, and their tails are long and fluffy.
Airedale Terriers have a withers height between 21”-24" (53-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 40-65 lb (18-29 kg). The Airedale Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 30”-34” (76-86 cm), standing height between 27”-31” (69-79 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-13 years.
The Airedale Terrier is an alert and energetic dog of the terrier type; its name references the breed’s origin, the valley (dale) of the River Aire, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It was bred from the Old English Black and Welsh Terrier, the Otterhound, and various Terrier breeds, and it has contributed to other dog breeds like the Yorkshire Terrier. Previously the Airedale Terrier was used as a war dog, guide dog, police dog, and hunting and working dog. They have a medium-length black and tan coat with a harsh topcoat and a soft undercoat, and their tails are long and fluffy.
Airedale Terriers have a withers height between 21”-24" (53-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 40-65 lb (18-29 kg). The Airedale Terrier has an overall body length of roughly 30”-34” (76-86 cm), standing height between 27”-31” (69-79 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-13 years.
