--- title: "Airedale Terrier" id: "191452" type: "breeds" slug: "airedale-terrier" published_at: "2022-07-01T03:28:17+00:00" modified_at: "2026-10-17T03:36:59+00:00" url: "https://www.petland-dalton.com/breed/airedale-terrier/" markdown_url: "https://www.petland-dalton.com/breed/airedale-terrier.md" excerpt: "The Airedale Terrier, known as the “King of Terriers,” has a rich history that dates back to the Aire Valley in England, where they were bred for hunting otters and badgers. These mid-sized dogs possess a friendly and intelligent demeanor,..." taxonomy_breed_group: - "Terrier Group" taxonomy_breed_size: - "Large" --- [Back to Breeds](https://www.petland-dalton.com/breed/) Large breed # Airedale Terrier Puppies The Airedale Terrier sometimes called the Bingley terrier is another breed from the terrier family. Being the largest in the terrier household earned itself the title “the king of terriers.” A typical kind of versatile dog it is acting as a hunting dog, a farm dog, and a police dog. Discover more about our [Airedale Terrier puppies for sale](/puppies-for-sale/) below! - Great with kids - Active breed - Alert watchdog - Protective [Ask about Airedale Terrier puppies](#pb-ask) We do not have Airedale Terrier puppies on the floor today. Tell us what you are looking for and we will let you know the moment one arrives, or help you find a breed that suits your home just as well. - Exercise 60 min a day ![Airedale-Terrier](https://www.petland-dalton.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/airedale-terrier-1-600x600.jpg) Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petland-dalton.com%2Fbreed%2Fairedale-terrier%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petland-dalton.com%2Fbreed%2Fairedale-terrier%2F) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petland-dalton.com%2Fbreed%2Fairedale-terrier%2F&description=Airedale%20Terrier%20puppies](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petland-dalton.com%2Fbreed%2Fairedale-terrier%2F&description=Airedale%20Terrier%20puppies) ## About the Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier, known as the “King of Terriers,” has a rich history that dates back to the Aire Valley in England, where they were bred for hunting otters and badgers. These mid-sized dogs possess a friendly and intelligent demeanor, making them wonderful companions for families of all shapes and sizes. Airedales have a well-balanced temperament that allows them to get along with young children, other dogs, and even cats. Their affectionate nature means they’ll quickly become beloved members of your family. Read more about the Airedale Terrier Show less Despite their playful spirit, Airedales do require a moderate amount of exercise to stay healthy and happy. With their energy level set at a comfortable three, daily walks and playtime will help them thrive without overwhelming you or your living space. While they are quite adaptable and can do well in apartments, providing them with regular outdoor activities will keep their spirits up and minds engaged. Grooming these smart dogs is manageable, with a weekly brushing routine that will keep their beautiful coat looking its best while controlling shedding. Airedale Terriers are remarkably trainable and possess a high level of intelligence, making training an enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. Their barking tendency is moderate, so while they might alert you to strangers, it’s not excessive. If you’re looking for a loving and well-rounded breed that will fit nicely into your family life, consider adopting an Airedale Terrier from Petland Dalton, Georgia, where their loyal and playful personality will add joy to your home. ## Airedale Terrier breed profile Every score below is set by our team for this breed. Higher is simply more of that trait, not better or worse. ### Temperament - Affection Very affectionate - Playfulness Very playful - With strangers Warms up - Territorial Somewhat - Prey drive Moderate ### Family & other pets - Young children Good - Older children Excellent - Other dogs Sociable - Cats With introductions ### Energy & exercise - Energy High - Mental stimulation High ### Training - Trainability Quick to learn - Intelligence Very bright - Stubbornness A stubborn streak ### Care & upkeep - Shedding Light - Drooling Minimal - Barking Moderate ### Home life - Apartment living Prefers a house - Time alone A few hours - Cold weather Comfortable - Warm weather Average ### A good match for - First-time owners Manageable - Senior owners Suitable - Running partner Good - Hiking Good - Therapy work Possible - Guarding Protective ## Living with a Airedale Terrier ### History Around the middle of the 19th century, some groups of workers in Yorkshire, England cross-bred the (now extinct) otterhound with the English black, the tan terriers and other special breeds to birth this agile war dog. The 22-24 inches and 40-100 Pounds terrier made its intimidating entry into England under various names like the waterside, Bingley and the rough-coated but the kennel club of Britain adopted the name Airedale terrier. The terrier dogs were extremely energetic in hunting skills as they unwittingly hunted out rats from their hiding holes during sporting occasions. Therefore, a need arose for the creation of a terrier dog that will do more than fetching rodents from under-water holes, the result was the crossing of an assorted breed of terriers to produce the Airedale terriers. From then on around 1880 the Airedale terrier made its first coming into the shores of the United States and got the name Bruce on arrival and again went straight to winning the terrier class prize in the New York show for dogs. This terrier was one of the most effective dispatchers of mails for soldiers during the world war 1, this some Airedale terriers did amidst injuries. Since then, the Airedale terriers have a secured place as great guard dogs and was acknowledged by the United Kennel Club. ### Temperament The Airedale terrier is a very intelligent and a smart dog like most terriers and be very strong-willed and stubborn but will cope fine if they are given early training along with the kids, as this is the only way they can get well with children. They also are friendly with other pets and farm animals, having an origin of a farm animal, they are not a threat to livestock and other little animals, especially when they are properly trained. If not, they may find it hard to tolerate other animals and may constantly irritate them but when it concerns its family, Airedale terriers are very protective of their families and are loyal to their owners. They are a strong, vigorous, resilient, witty and dignifying companion to their owners but a dreadful sight to miscreants. ### Environment Airedales are great dogs in houses and apartments but if you are in an apartment, you will need to provide it with lots of avenues to explore and exercise well for proper mental wellbeing. Being an active hunting dog, it requires lots of entertainment and exercises so, having a large farmland or backyard is a huge advantage when an Airedale is at home. More so, they can live well in some climate conditions but if you are working, an Airedale is not the best option for you because they cannot cope alone and may feel neglected when left alone. This may invite aggressive behavior on the dog and the outcome may not be pleasant. ### Exercise Regular stimulation is what Airedales crave for most, the kind of dog that you will need to go jogging with every morning or taking on a stroll at the park and also have it play fetch the whole day. If they are not occupied, they get easily bored and this is not helpful to them so, be sure to let your Airedale have some brisk walking for about 20 minutes twice every day to keep your dog glee and vibrant always. With adequate training and exercises, your dog can live up to 12 years. With that said, if you are a busy one, Airedale is probably not the best dog choice for you, and if you are also a first-timer with dogs, you will have to go with some other dog breed not the Airedale terrier. ### Grooming If you care about a neat dog, then you will have to give the Airedale lots of regular grooming because they are a breed that requires it. Like most terriers, Airedale does not leave a trail of its fur as it strolls out but you will need to give its coat good brushing 2 to 3 times in a week. This will help you get rid of the loose hair hanging onto the coat and prevent It from matting, their ears need to be frequently checked and cleared of wax to prevent ear infection. On bathing, Airedales do not ask for much here all they need is just once a month bathing and you will have the freshest dog ever and lastly, Airedales love their teeth to be brushed as often as you can and the nails trimmed often too. Our **Airedale Terrier**puppies for sale come from either USDA licensed commercial breeders or hobby breeders with no more than 5 breeding mothers. USDA licensed commercial breeders account for less than 20% of all breeders in the country. The unregulated breeders who are selling outside of the USDA regulations and without a license are what we consider to be “Puppy Mills.” We are committed to offering **Airedale Terrier**puppies who will grow up to become important members of your family. We only purchase puppies from the very best sources, and we stand behind every puppy we sell. Contact us today to learn more about the availability of our **Airedale Terrier**puppies for sale. We look forward to helping you find your next family member. Our pet counselors can answer any questions you have about our **Airedale Terrier**puppies. ## Caring for a Airedale Terrier GroomingWeekly brushing Grooming costAverage Monthly foodAverage Outdoor spaceA yard is recommended Allergy friendlyNot considered hypoallergenic ## Airedale Terrier Video ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Are Airedale Terriers friendly with other dogs? No, Airedale Terriers are great with other small animals but they are a bit aloof when in the company of other dogs but may get along fine later. ### Are Airedale Terriers friendly with children? Yes, Airedale Terriers love playing games with children, so a good choice for a family with kids. ### Are Airedale Terriers friendly with strangers? Not quite, but if Airedale Terriers receive proper training and socialization they become less uncomfortable with strangers. ### Are Airedale Terriers apartment dogs? Yes, Airedale Terriers can live in both apartments and houses, all you need is to provide it with regular activities so it doesn’t get bored. ### Are Airedale Terriers a good choice for a first-timer? No, Airedale Terriers can be a little stubborn and requires much training that a new owner may not keep up. ### How much exercise do Airedale Terriers need? Airedale Terriers need regular long walks, running and jogging, twice every day. ### How much do Airedale Terriers shed? Airedale Terriers are low shedders. ### Can Airedale Terriers cope in hot temperatures? 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Call us to check current availability or to arrange a visit with a Airedale Terrier. - [Dalton 706-226-7387](tel:7062267387) ## Ask About Airedale Terrier Puppies Our pet counselors are ready to help you find your new best friend. "*" indicates required fields ``` Petland Dalton 997 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Google Leahnna Queen Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gotten wonderful birds there that are hand tamed and raised by the management team They have a wonderful bird section in their store for toys and food. Pups are pricey, but I’ve gotten a couple there that have been SUPER! Wouldn’t trade them for the world. LOVE THEM 🥰 Posted on Google Mae Castoe Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love the place so much!!!!! I played with a cute dog and got to hold A ferret and hamsters and rabbits, and even a parakeet! It took one star off because me and my cousin were literally crying over not getting a hamster and dog!!! Posted on Google Naomi Woody Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Braelyn was amazing she went above and beyond when I called to check about a ferret, she was so amazing I drove almost 2 hours away just to purchase her. Great experience! Posted on Google David Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really enjoy taking care of animals! The moment I walked in, everyone was SOO nice! All the dogs are precious, 🐶 and the people who work there are amazing. They always have such kind personalities, and the dogs are like little babies:) I love holding them! They’re all well cared for and the place is so clean and feels like home It’s very sanitized, and they provide hand sanitizer for you to use! It’s such a nice environment, and the hamsters, rabbits, and birds are adorable. The fish are really cool! 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