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Airedale Terrier
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| group: terrier |
height: 22-24" /
55.9-61 cm |
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| types: |
weight: 44-50
lbs /
19.5-22.67 kg |
| colors: |
tan
with black markings with or without white marking on chest,
black grizzle |
| physical traits: |
sturdy, muscular, squarely-built,
powerful, thick-boned , well-balanced |
| hair type: |
dense,
wiry, hard, close lying, from crinkly to slightly waved outer
coat, soft undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
good-natured, fun-loving,
alert, interested, energetic, feisty, lively, inquisitive,
dignified, intelligent, loyal, active, reserved. some can
be shy or spooked by strangers |
maintenance/
special needs:
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medium,
groom often, exercise, needs attention, some not good with
other pets, some have stubborn streak |
| nickname: |
'King of Terriers', Waterside
Terrier, Working Terrier |
| origination: |
Great
Britain cross between Old English Brokenhaired Terrier with
the Otterhound |
| bred for: |
badger, otter hunting,
hunt and kill vermin |
| identifying traits: |
largest
of terriers |
| ideal for: |
family, companion, watchdog,
guard dog, police dog, sentry, messenger, country or city
(with plenty of exercise) life, any climate |
| good with kids? |
yes,
but supervise due to rowdiness |
| of interest: |
messengers in World War
I |
| life expectancy: |
13 yrs |
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| health concerns : |
body: hernia - (inguinal, umbilical),
eye: corneal dystrophy, districhiasis, retinal dysplasia, immune: selective IgA deficiency,
nerves: degenerative changes in cerebellum, reproductive: chromosomal number abnormalities (triple-X syndrome) |
| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, aukc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(large
and medium-sized terrier dog group) |
| rescues: |
National
Airedale Rescue |
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