Airedale Terrier dog

 Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Three Year Vet and Dog lover. Owner of Website: Lovabledogs.info

Airedale Terrier dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 The Airedale Dog

 The Airedale Terrier is a that has plenty of courage and confidence. The Airedale Terrier is a protective and loyal pet as well as an intelligent and fun loving entertainer. The Airedale Terrier breed is fine for families with children. The Airedale Terrier dogs can be a little rough in terms of play. Therefore may not be the best choice for families with smaller children. The Airedale Terrier has a high prey drive and this means that socialization with other household pets must be done early on. The Airedale Terrier dogs is not the best choice of for those with smaller pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
 
 The Airedale Terrier breed can be aggressive with other dogs, but will usually be either friendly or simply polite with strangers. The Airedale Terrier dogs protective instincts makes him a good watchdog. The Airedale Terrier can also be stubborn, headstrong, and very independent. The Airedale Terrier is very agile and energetic. It is important to keep him occupied and dedicate plenty of time to play and exercise. A bored Airedale Terrier can become very destructive in finding ways to burn off his energy. This is a that may me best for those with experience in obedience training as failure to be assertive, firm, yet positive with this breed can result in the owner becoming the owned!

The Airedale dog
 The Airedale is the largest in the terrier family, giving it the nickname “The King of Terriers dog.” It has a flat and elongated head, a deep chest, and very straight front legs. It has a rough, wiry coat that resists dampness (a must for the rainy weather of the Valley of Aire, England, where it was originally bred and from which it gets its name). This is lined by a softer undercoat. The fur is usually tan with dark griddle saddle markings. Ears fold forward, the short tail, which it holds gaily but never curls over the back, is often docked.
 
 
 Airedale Terrier Skills
 The Airedale was once used as a hunting dog, largely due to its strong constitution, alertness, intelligence, and quickness to obey commands. It also has very strong swimming

skills (hence its prior name, “Waterside Terrier”). During the First World War, the Airedale Terrier was used as an ambulance dog, locating wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Today, these talents are often used by police and the military, who put him to work in search and rescue or tracking teams.
 
 Airedale Terrier Personality
 The Airedale is a very intelligent and loyal dog, and because of its courage and protectiveness (especially over the small children of the family) it is a perfect watch and playmate. Like all terriers dog, it can be stubborn and willful; it also likes to clown around, which can either amuse or exasperate its owners. The Airedale needs gentle but firm discipline, especially as it may have “dominance” issues and will even question the authority of an owner he perceives as submissive. The key is to act like “top dog” while never using rough handling—the Airedale never forgets, nor forgives, cruelty. Use plenty of praise and affection, win its loyalty, and it will do everything it can to make you happy.
 
 Airedale Terrier Exercise Needs
 A natural athlete, the Airedale Terrier craves active play like fetch, swimming, and daily runs.
 
 Airedale Terrier dog Living Conditions
 While its moderate size makes the Airedale a good city dog, it will not be happy in a small and enclosed home. It needs an average yard where it can run freely.
 
 Airedale Terrier dog Grooming Requirements
 The Airedale s short-haired double coat needs to be plucked at least twice a year. Fur between the pad of the feet must be trimmed. The Airedale Terrier may require daily brushing, especially if it is allowed outdoors and burrs are caught in its coat and beard. Owners will also need to wash its face regularly to remove food tidbits.
 
 Airedale Terrier dog Health Issues
 The Airedale Terrier has a very hardy constitution and a high tolerance for pain, making it difficult to detect illness. owners must then be vigilant for early symptoms of disease, including hip dysplasia, von Willebrand’s disease, and low thyroid function. Like other terriers it is also vulnerable to skin allergies.