Airedale Terrier The intelligent Dog

Breed Facts

• Country of Origin: England
• Height: Males 23–24 in (58–61 cm)/females 22–23 in (56–59 cm)
• Weight: Males 50–65 lb (22.5–29.5 kg)/females 40–45 lb (18–20.5 kg) [est.]
• Coat: Double coat with wiry, hard, dense outercoat and soft, downy undercoat; coat lies straight and close to body; especially hard coats crinkling or slightly waved
• Colors: Body saddle—tan with black or dark grizzle on sides and upper body
• Other Names: Bingley Terrier; Waterside Terrier
• Registries (With Group): AKC (Terrier); ANKC (Terriers); CKC (Terriers); FCI (Terriers); KC (Terrier); UKC (Terrier)

Terrier Dog Breed

DNA analysis shows that the terrier breeds are relatively new, developing in Europe in the 19th century. Much of the proliferation of terriers took place in the United Kingdom. Both long- and short-legged breeds exist, depending on whether they were bred to chase prey above ground or into burrows.