The Airedale Terrier (ADT), also known the "King of Terriers," has personality plus. Terriers, also known as Terrier-ists, are energetic, nosey, hard-headed and reactive. Airedale Terriers also have a stubborn streak and a tendency toward comedy. Aloof with strangers, Airedales love their families and are protective of children. These dogs crave companionship and they will act out to get attention. Airedales are easy to train and usually learn a new behavior within a couple of training sessions, but once a command has been trained, they won’t repeat it ad nauseum for the entertainment of your friends.
These dogs think for themselves and they expect obedience commands to be given in context to the current situation. ADTs have been successful in military action, police work, search and rescue, hunting, and being family pets. President Teddy Roosevelt once said of his Airedale: "My dog can do anything your dog can do and then whip your dog if he has to!" Want a dog with a reliable recall? An Airedale is probably not the best choice for you. They like to work with you, not for you. They must be active or else they will find something to occupy their minds. This can result in destructive behavior that causes many new owners to question their wisdom in selecting an Airedale for a pet. These dogs behave with puppy-like exuberance until they are around eight years of age. And remember, Airedales are not small dogs.
Tigger and Maizie!
success stories!
Like all terrier-ists, the Airedale will chase small animals. They are NOT reliable with cats. Some Airedales are aggressive with other dogs. Airedales love children, but these dogs like to bounce, give head butts and do full body slams. They can injure a young child without ever meaning to, so ALairedales Rescue Coalition WILL NOT place an Airedale in a home that has young children. Also, ADTs need a secure yard with a board fence that is at least 6 feet high. They are escape artists and can climb chain link fences in about 3 steps. Are you keeping up so far?
Airedales rarely show pain. They can be seriously injured or really ill and still wag their tails. This is a high maintenance, high energy dog. They need your affection and attention and they will want to supervise everything you do. Not a dog to be left at home while you go out and lead a separate existence, an Airedale Terrier will participate as fully in your life as you will allow him to do. And you'll both be the better for it! If you provide patient and consistent training, a sense of humor, and a commitment to exercise and discipline and affection, you can be sure your Airedale will be the best companion possible for your family.
Maizie came to Rescue with wounds
on both ears. She was stoic throughout
her healing process and she is fine now.
same dog, same ear! Maizie
is living happily ever after and we hope
she has forgotten all about the neglect and
abuse she went thru during the first three years
of her life.
is living happily ever after and we hope
she has forgotten all about the neglect and
abuse she went thru during the first three years
of her life.
Ready to adopt an Airedale Terrier? Email us, and we'll arrange for you to meet some wonderful representatives of this breed!
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