Airedale Terrier Puppy Dog Care

Your Online Guide to Caring For Airedale Terrier Dogs and Puppies

If you are consider adding a Airedale Terrier dog or puppy to your family, the US Dog Pages Guide to Airedale Terrier Puppy Dog Care can help you learn about any special care requirements for this breed. From exercise needs to grooming to any special dietary requirements, you'll learn what you need to know to properly care for your Airedale Terrier dog or puppy. In addition, we have provided many links to Airedale Terrier dog care resources where you can find additional Airedale Terrier dog care information.

Known as "the King of all Terriers", the Airedale Terrier was originally bred to be used as an "all purpose dog" that could not only hunt water vermin, but upland game, and also be a fearless guard dog, loyal family companion and trusted friend.

The largest of the terrier breeds, the Airedale Terrier stands 23" tall at the shoulder and weighs from 55 to 68 pounds. The Airedale Terrier is the dog of all dogs; whatever you are able to teach them, they will do for you. Loving, clownish, happy and gregarious with a true zest for life, these dogs make extraordinary companions, and are particularly fond of children.

The Airedale Terrier has a coat requires a certain amount of care; hand-stripping and regular visits to the groomers are needed to keep the sleek and elegant appearance. These wonderful dogs excel in obedience training and are relatively easy to house-break. They require plenty of daily exercise and liberal amounts of love, care and attention in order to thrive. A fenced yard is a must.

The Airedale is a very enthusiastic and energetic dog that delights in his place as a working breed. Not as prone to obesity as other breeds, they are naturally busy and tend to find ways of exercising, even when they can't get out for a good brisk walk. Unfortunately, when kept pent up for too long, this alternate form of exercise can sometimes manifest in destructive behavior, so it's best to ensure your Airedale puppy doesn't get bored.

For most Airedales, a couple of walks a day will do wonders, provided they are offered at a pace that will let him jog a bit and work out the kinks. Dog parks or fenced yards are excellent opportunities for the Airedale Terrier to get out and stretch his legs as well, and this breed often does very well in obstacle courses and agility matches.

While not as prone to matting as the finer-coated breeds, there is still some work involved in keeping your Airedale looking his best. For many, the easiest route to take is the occasional trip to the groomer's, with weekly comb-throughs in-between. This will help to keep your Airedale free from mats, as well as helping you to take note of anything unusual about your pet. If nothing else, your weekly grooming session provides you with the perfect opportunity to have some quality time with your four-footed friend and he's sure to enjoy the attention.

In addition to the obvious brushing and combing of your Airedale Terrier, you should also pay special attention to his ears. Being a fold-ear dog, the Airedale is prone to ear infections and can get sick if his ears are not cleaned regularly. To do so, take a cotton swab and gently clean around the outer edges of your dog's ear. Never, however, stick the swab down into the ear canal - doing so can cause great pain to your dog or even cause him to lose his hearing!

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