Breed Description

The Airedale Terrier is a terrier dog breed which takes its name from it originating county Airedale in Yorkshire, Englandobedience. Originally breed to hunt otters this is the largest of the terrier breeds. It can be known under the name Waterside Terrier for this reason also. The Airedale Terrier is categorised as a terrier, however it does have strong working dog and herding characteristics. For the Airedale to actually perform as a working/herding dog, it must be well trained or it does have a tendency to irritate the live stock. An Airedale Terrier is very intelligent, strong minded dog, therefor it does hold a very stubborn streak, however they also possess a strong charm in there sense of humour. Their temperament make them an ideal family dog, this is if you can deal with a dog that is mischievous and tends to take advantage at times. If you like being in control at all times of your dog and do not appreciate ?cheek? then this may not be the breed for you. Although Airedales are difficult to train, if enough effort and time is spent with your Airedale the rewards are tenfold as they hold great skills in obedience and dog agility.