Height
23–25"
Weight
50–70 lbs
Life Expectancy
11–14 years
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Airedale Terrier
Affenpinschers are cute, curious, and famously amusing. They’re also fearless out of all proportion to their size. As with all great comedians, it’s the Affenpinscher’s apparent seriousness of purpose that makes his antics all the more amusing.
Overview
Height
23–25"
Weight
50–70 lbs
Life Expectancy
11–14 years
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About the Breed
The Airedale Terrier is a fearless and faithful companion with an independent streak.
This dog breed has served as a hunter, athlete, and companion throughout his long history. He is known for his strength, agility, and unwavering spirit.
Airedales are the largest of all terrier breeds. They stand about 23 inches at the shoulder, with females being slightly smaller than their male counterparts. The dense, wiry coat is tan with black markings. Long legs give Airedales a regal lift in their bearing, and the long head with its sporty beard and moustache conveys a keen intelligence.
Airedales are the very picture of an alert and willing terrier’s only bigger. And like his smaller cousins in the terrier family, he can be bold and stubborn when protecting hearth and home. Thanks to their famous do-it-all attitude, Airedales excel in all kinds of sports and family activities.
Breed Overview
Quick Stats
Friendliness Level
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Friendliness Level
The affectionate nature of a breed is determined by how much affection the breed tends to give out, rather than how much affection they require from their owner. Some breeds are naturally more outgoing and affectionate than others.
Key Criteria:
- Affectionate with family
- Children-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Trainability Level
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Trainability Level
How easy or difficult it will be to train your pup, and how willing or unwilling your dog is to learn new things. Some breeds just want to make their owners proud, while others prefer to do what they want, when they want to, wherever they want!
Key Criteria:
- Easy to train
- Intelligence
- Prey Drive
- Tendency to bark/howl
Adaptability Level
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Adaptability Level
How adaptable a breed is. This can include changes in living conditions, noise, weather, daily schedule, and other variations in day-to-day life.
Key Criteria:
- Adapts well to apartment living
- Good for notice owners
- Tolerates being alone
- Tolerates hot/cold weather
Energy Level
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Energy Level
Breeds that are high energy need more exercise and mental stimulation than breeds that are low energy. High energy dogs are ready to go and eager for their next adventure. They’ll spend their time running, jumping, and playing throughout the day. Low energy dogs are like couch potatoes – they’re happy to simply lay around and snooze.
Key Criteria:
- Mental stimulation needs
- Stamina
- Intensity
- Playfulness
History
Breed Origins
Airedales are well known for their love of water. They like to chase after puddles, wade through puddles, and jump into lakes and ponds without any concern for the consequences. But why do they do it?
Airedales are a breed that originated in England and were used primarily as farm dogs. They were bred to be hunters and herders, so they have a high prey drive and love being outdoors—especially if there’s something exciting going on! If you think about it, this makes sense. Airedale Terriers are descended from terriers which were originally bred to catch small rodents underground; they would have been bred over time to hunt more efficiently by moving through tunnels or holes in the ground instead of running around on the surface.
It makes sense that those instincts would still be present today—and if your Airedale has just gotten out of the bathtub or groomer’s chair and is feeling frisky, don’t be surprised if she starts chasing after every puddle she sees!
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