Airedale

Airedale Terrier , Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier, Irish Red Terrier

Breed characteristics

• Popularity: 7
• Training: 7
• Size: 7
• Mind: 7
• Security: 10
• Relations with children: 9
• Dexterity: 8
• Shedding: 2

Story

Perhaps one of the most famous stories about the Airedale, is the story of a dog who served in the British Army in years of the first world war. The dog delivered an important report to headquarters, thanks to which he saved the battalion to which he was seconded. He was able to break through a strong enemy artillery fire, seriously injured – fragmented thigh and jaw almost torn apart by explosion, but still managed complete the mission.

For heroism shown in battle, the dog was awarded the Order Victoria posthumously. Although this example is the most the famous airedale dog breed was widely used on throughout the First World War, and, thanks to its courage, courage, ingenuity and devotion earned great fame in British troops.

The first individuals of this breed appeared in the year 1853 – namely then british dog enthusiasts attempted crossing several breeds in order to breed large terrier with the ability to swim and hunt small rodents and waterfowl, like badgers and otters. Attempt crowned with success when the breeders crossed otterhound and black with tanning terrier.

Literally after the first crossing, a dog was obtained, which could swim perfectly, smell the smell of game and possessed a sharp animal instinct. These dogs were called waterside or bingley terrier, and in the next 15-20 years, they gained great popularity not only among hunters, but also among ordinary people.

In 1864, the first individuals took part in the dog show. The breed got its name Airedale in 1880, for which one of the leading canine judges in the country, Delziel, agreed. However, the British Kennel Club adopted the name Airedale in as the official name of the breed, only six years later, in 1886 year.

Description

Airedale is a large dog, with proportional limbs, muscular physique and short tail. Breast the cage is voluminous, the neck is long, the ears are small, hang down on the sides heads. The coat is curly, medium length, stiff.

Personality

The dog breed Airedale has a high level of energy, and this means that the potential owner will have to plan your daily routine so that the dog has the opportunity plenty of walking on the street. In addition to the fact that the animal needs corny to run, various active games are needed, and interaction with pet.

Personal contact and communication with the animal is always good, and it doesn’t matter whether you are at home or walking on the street. They like to run for various interesting smells, and to dig the earth – if you live in a private house, note that he will dig your garden or lawn. To wean a dog from this action, according to many breeders, there really is no point since you are depriving your pet’s very important action and entertainment, which, in fact, is in his blood.

It will be much easier to train him to dig holes in one place. On in fact, digging holes and running around for smells, and possibly for proteins in the park, far from the only nuances of the behavior of this breed. These dogs can sometimes be quite independent and just don’t listen to your commands. Sometimes they may be too active and try to attract the attention of others. how as a rule, in this case the behavior is not aggressive, rather, the dog is fooling around and splashing out his energy.

This splashing of energy can take another form – if leave her alone for a long time, then the dog can make a mess at home, nibble shoes and chairs. And therefore, there can be no question of to leave the animal all day alone and not give plenty of it to walk on the street. Then the dog of the Airedale breed will only bring you a headache.

He treats children well, likes to spend time with them, play, however, a dog with a child under 14 years old is better not to walk letting go, as it is likely that the child will not cope with the nature of the animal and its independence. Strangers given breed perceives normally without aggression.

By and large, it will be a wonderful family friend, a great companion and companion not only for everyday life, but also for hunting in the forest. Sometimes used as a guard dog in a private at home, although if you need a pet exclusively for these purposes, it is better to pay attention to specialized breeds guard dogs.

Training

Airedale Terrier dog needs training and training, both because of the need to form the correct character and development of obedience, and because of the high energy that It’s trivial to do something. The owner must exercise constancy and consistency, and training should not be done too monotonous, otherwise the dog will quickly become bored and her will have to be forced.

In any case, you should, on the one hand, be strict, and with another don’t go too far and have a good sense of humor in combined with patience. Dog breed Airedale can be trained for simple teams, it’s necessary, and more complex, for depending on what is required of her. It should be noted that this breed often takes part in various canine disciplines at exhibitions.

Care

Airedale hair should be combed once or twice a week, and that will be enough. Always keep your ears clean your pet, and also cleanse your eyes of deposits daily. Claws are usually pruned three times a month, at least one dog is bathed once a week.

Common diseases

Like the vast majority of other dogs, the Airedale susceptible to a specific disease, including:

• hip dysplasia is hereditary disease;
• allergy;
• hypothyroidism;
• progressive retinal atrophy;
• umbilical hernia;
• von Willebrand disease;
• hemorrhagic gastroenteritis;
• cancer.

Breed Information

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