Coat
Curly or soft coats are not much desirable
in this breed. Though the undercoat is soft and short, the
outer coat is wiry, harder and short.
Overview
This dog has originated from Airedale, which
is located in Yorkshire of England. Further, AT is also called
as the Waterside Terrier because this dog was earlier bred
only to hunt the animal like otter.
Character
This animal has high level of watchdog and
guard dog capabilities. Hence, this is being used as companion
dog for blind persons. Herding characters of this animal is
really appreciable by many persons.
Temperament
The dog is intelligent, responsive, outgoing
and the courage is admirable. However, the dog is not aggressive
though it is alert always.
This dog actually loves to chase other smaller
animals. This is a strong-minded dog and is highly useful
as hunting and watching dog.
Care
The skin and coat needs constant care against
the parasites especially the ticks, lice and flea. Regular
grooming activities need to be carried out in order to keep
the clean status.
A small knife with small-serrated edge is
much useful in the removal of dead or loose hair materials.
Much care is to be taken during such grooming actions.
If unlimited feeding schedules are adapted,
then the dog may get affected by obesity and hence, more care
is required in the feeding schedules as well as provision
of adequate exercise.
Training
The trained AT are highly preferred ones
than the other dogs of this same breed. However, training
needs to be provided from early age onwards.
Training should not be given when the animal
is on full stomach after the feeding activities. Positive
reinforcement type of training is highly preferred by many
trainers for this type of dogs.
Activity
The level of activity in case of Airedale
Terrier is high but Airedale Terrier dogs are fearless comparatively.
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