Airedale Terrier Health Problems - Health Issues in Airedale Terriers

Your Online Guide to Common Health Conditions Affecting Airedale Terrier Dogs and Puppies

Like any purebred or designer breed of dog, the Airedale Terrier dog breed can inherit certain canine disorders from it's ancestors. We've provided information about common Airedale Terrier health problems below.

Please note that while these health issues can occur in the breed, buying a puppy from a highly reputable, knowledgeable Airedale Terrier breeder who is knowledgeable about health issues in the breed, and actively screens for these disorders can go a long way towards having a healthy, long lived and joyful Airedale Terrier companion. Choose your breeder carefully - and NEVER buy a Airedale Terrier puppy from a pet store or newspaper ad.

The Airedale Terrier is an uncommonly healthy breed of dog, known for their rugged constitutions and their ability to ignore great pain in order to fulfill their duty to their masters. Consequently, the most common ailments that seem to trouble the Airedale are hip dysplasia or "itchy skin," meaning they often have sensitivities to food or shampoos. Additionally, itchy skin can be a result of excitement or psychological problems. If your dog should chew at himself or scratch excessively, it's generally a good idea to have any abnormal behavior checked by your local veterinarian.

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