Airedale Terrier

The Airedale Terrier dog breed is the granddaddy of the terrier breeds, at least in terms of size. Airedale Terriers are the largest terriers. They needed that size, since the Airedale was originally bred to hunt great big otters.
Dog Breed	Airedale Terrier
Behavior	Recommended for: working dog, hunter and retriever, family pet The Airedale Terrier breed is known to its devotees as an independent, strong-minded dog. The American Kennel Club's official description of the breed even says that Airedale Terriers have a great sense of humor. But Airedales aren't so independent and strong-minded that they always have to do their own thing. In competitions, Airedales are the breed to watch in competitive obedience, dog agility, and Schutzund.
Physical Characteristics	Size: approximately 23 inches, slightly less for females Coat: straight hair, hard, dense and wiry. The fur lies close to the body. Color: Tan for the head, ears, legs up to the thighs, elbows, and the undercarriage. The sides and upper body are black or dark grizzle. Eyes: small, dark. Ears: small, V-shaped. Skull: long and flat and narrowing very slightly to the eyes. Nose: black. Tail: fair length, set well up on the back and carried gaily but not curled over the back
Origins and History	Here are the historical basics of the Airedale Terrier dog breed according to Wikipedia. Country/Region of Origin: England Original purpose: to hunt otters. Name: the Airedale Terrier breed was developed in Aire Dale in Yorkshire, England. Historical notes: Often called the "King of Terriers" and the "Waterside Terrier".

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