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Terriermedium🌍 Englandall-purpose hunter and companion
Airedale
Alert, bold, trainable, friendly
Popularity
634
Largest of the terriers; versatile hunter and patrol dog with a bold, witty streak.
Lifespan
11–14 years
Coat
hard, dense, wiry coat with soft undercoat
Colors
tan with black or grizzle saddle
Male height
23–24 in
Female height
22–23 in
Male weight
50–70 lb
Female weight
40–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
