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Featured Dog Breeds
- Airedale
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The
tallest of the terrier group Airedales
are Independent by nature but nonetheless
affectionate and faithful especially
if given early training and socialisation.
Airedales are known for having a good
temperament with a possessive nature
towards owner, which makes them good
all-round family dogs. |
Airedales
are very intelligent and are easily
trained, like a variety to avoid them
becoming stubborn.
They were bred
originally to hunt and kill badgers
and otters.
They have a dense coat, tan with grey
and black, hard and wiry with a softer
under coat, regular grooming and clipping
required needs stripping twice yearly
Needs average amount of exercise,
general running, swimming, and likes
retrieving objects
They are not an aggressive.breed,
can be left alone, do not bark excessively
and are generally good travellers
Average Height: 56-61 cm. 22-24 ins.
Average Weight: 20-23 kgs. 44-50 lbs.
Average Lifespan: 10-14 yrs.
Read
much more about Airedales in one of
these excellent books.....
David
W Bates www.doggy-blog.co.uk
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