Airedale Terrier

The scalp is wrinkle-free and almost invisible when the dog is at rest. The ears are small and set on the side of the head in a V shape. The tips of the ears are above the level of the skull. The foreface is deep, powerful and muscular. The eyes are full in front of the eyes. The eyes are small and dark, not protruding. The expression is full of stalks and alert. The lips are tight. The nose is black, but not too small. The teeth are strong, white, without other colors or defects. The bite is good or almost full.
The head and ears are brown, with the ears slightly darker than the rest of the body. The thighs and below the elbows, the lower part of the body and the chest are also brown, and the brown extends to the shoulders. The sides of the upper body should be black or dark gray. Red is sometimes mixed with the black, but it is not welcome. White spots on the chest are a characteristic of some strains of this breed.

Originated from the UK

The Airedale Terrier is a large terrier, named after its origin, the "Airedale" valley in Yorkshire. The Airedale Terrier is a breed that was improved by mating the Otterhound with the extinct black and brown terrier.

Starting in 1864, the puppies were called working terriers, waterside terriers, and Bingly terriers. They were increasingly seen at local agricultural shows, when dog shows were still in their early stages of development. The standard for the Airedale Terrier was first given at the Airedale Terrier Agricultural Exhibition in Biggley, Yorkshire, in 1879. Skipton, Bradford, Keighley, and Otley followed Biggley in adopting the standard, and the breed won its first prize in the competition for the Otley Gold Medal some years later. Champion Master Briar (1897-1906) is generally considered the father of the breed. He probably occupies the main position in the family pedigree, and there are many smaller branches in the family. His famous sons, Ch. Clonmel Monarch and Crompton Marvel, embody his genetic superiority. The former was exported to Philadelphia, where enthusiastic fans promoted the breed throughout the hemisphere. The most influential Airedale Terrier in dog shows held before World War II was the British Warland Ditto (1919-1927). Its father Cragsman Dictator, its mother ch.Warland Strategy and its grandfather Ch.Rhosddu Royalist were all exported to the United States.

The perfection of the Airedale Terrier breed is constantly confirmed by dogs with standard conditions, which have won the best reviews at dog shows held in Britain and the United States where all precious breeds participate. They have left a very good impression on many enthusiastic owners, who regard them as loyal companions and good guardians in the family. Airedales are used in many industries in Africa, India, Canada and the United States. In Germany and Britain, they are one of the earliest breeds used as police dogs. Because they will not be afraid of the next mission due to injuries, they were used to deliver letters in some wars. This character makes them favored by breeders and owners of many police dog farms, many of whom are women, who are proud to have dogs of this breed.

The Airedale Terrier is usually used to hunt otters, bears, wolves, boars, stags, etc. During World War I, it was first used by the British Army as a military dog for guard and messenger tasks. There was once an Airedale Terrier named Jack, who was awarded the Victoria Cross after his death for his bravery on the battlefield.

One of the criteria for distinguishing this breed is its good character in childhood. As an adult, they show a noble indifference to strangers. In various environments, their temperament can be influenced by human patience, but when training them for defense and attack, they are usually unable to fight due to their weight.

The Airedale Terrier is strong and energetic, willing to swim, and especially likes to live in water.  The advantage of the Airedale Terrier is that it does not shed hair. It is an energetic dog and must insist on long walks every day.

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