dog dogs logo
Celebrating Your Dog
Save Up To 50% Everyday!
 
home   Home
Crazy for Dogs Home Page
your dogs   Your Dogs
All our Dog Stars of the Week. Contact us to have your dog be the star!
dog names   Dog Names
Need some suggestions? Vote for your favorite name!
t-shirts   Dog T-Shirts
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts for you or your favorite dog lover. Many breeds available...
books   Books and Music
A selection of dog related books (including training and history). Music to soothe your pet.
contact   Contact Us
Say "Hi"
tales   Dog Tails
Share a cute story about your dog. (Moderated)
features   Features
Our feature articles
facts   Dog Facts
Do you know your dogs? Check out these dog facts.
quotations   Quotations
Celebrating dogs through words.
gallery   Photo Gallery
Some great dog photographs to enjoy. (May take a moment to download.)
holiday safety   Holiday Safety Tips
Watch what you feed your dog at any time of the year.
glossay   Woof!
Glossary of dog-related terms
links   Dog Links
Search our directory. Suggest a site! (Will open in new window.)

Copyright 1999-2018 by crazyforDOGS (SM)
Privacy



 

Breed: Airedale

  • The Airedale comes from Northern England.
  • Airedales are the largest of the terriers and exhibit all the typical terrier characteristics, including occasional stubborness!.
  • But they cannot "go to ground" like other terriers; that is, they can't slip into tunnels of weasels and other small animals like other terriers.
  • Airedales were used, however, to hunt larger animals including deer, wild boar, and even bear.
  • The Airedale is also a very good swimmer (one of its ancestors is the Otterhound).
  • Airedales were used in World War 1 to carry messages and detect the approach of the enemy.
  • Airedales weigh between 40 and 50 pounds, and stand between 22 and 24 inches high at the withers.
  • They have small. V-shaped, folded ears, small, dark eyes with an alert expression, and an elongated muzzle.
  • The Airedale has a black "saddle" (the back of the neck, back, and upper tail); the rest is colored a rich tan.
  • Their coat is dense and wiry, and requires regular grooming to avoid the shaggy-bear look.
  • They make good guard dogs.
  • Airedales are energetic, courageous, and friendly dogs.

> airdale terrier