Airedale Terrier

Okay, let's talk Airedale Terrier. Yet another breed of dog I have never ever owned. I have seen them on TV though, so naturally I am an expert. First off the obvious; every Airedale Terrier in the world is named "Fritz". If you do not call your Airedale "Fritz" they will hate you. Second their tail may look like a little handle but it is not. DO NOT pick your dog up by the tail! It is a terrible thing to do and Fritz will not like it. With a name like Fritz you may suspect that these dogs are from Germany but they aren't. Where are they from? you ask? Well where did you get yours? Probably not Germany! Please think before you ask questions. The Airedale is a Terrier, which is of course derived from the Latin "Terrible" meaning very bad indeed. This is confusing because Terriers are very good dogs, so that just shows what the Latins knew! If you are planning on purchasing an Airedale Terrier, than this is certainly a good choice for you, if you are not, or if you are not in the mar... Read more

We have been fortunate enough to have had a number of great dogs in our lives, but a rescue Airedale we owned was among the best. We got her from Airedale Rescue at about age 5 or 6. Her first owners, an older couple, had both passed away, and she was left in a garage for almost a year by their children. She bonded with us immediately!! We got her on a Saturday, and took her in to have a bath and groom the following Monday. When I went to get her at the groomer, she came out the door from the work area, saw me, began to scream (yes that is what it sounded like), ran and lept into my arms. It was hilarious to watch a 60 pound Airedale leep into your arms like a lap dog. The grooming staff all said "How long did you say you had that dog?" She was very loving and gentle with both me and my wife. She was a moderately high energy dog and loved to go for hikes in the mountains and ride in the car, but was a bit too protective of the car if left inside it. She was somewhat protective of her f... Read more

The Airedale has a sweet disposition, but when challenged, is not afraid to stand up for himself. Obedience training is important for these quick learners, but make sure to keep it interesting – they can get bored easily! They also thrive with daily exercise. Although relatively easy to maintain, the Airedale coat needs regular brushing and stripping. Its a good dog to buy.

I don't know if the people rating the dogs here actually owned any of the breeds, so I don't know how informational the ratings really are. I have had two Airedales, and will be getting another one next month. (my second airdale (12 years old) was put down in May. Both of my airedalse were loving, loyal, and excelent with children as well as adults. They are terriers, so they do have a mind, but they are not all that hard to work with. I would recomend  them for anyone that has a large yard, or somewhere to execize them. They do have energy, as well they should.

All of the idiots who have rated so far obviously have never owned an Airedale. First one I had as a kid was sweet, smart, and about the best behaved dog I have ever seen. Second one was not as willing to please but was still very friendly. Current Airedale is a year old and has one of the strongest personalities I can think of. She is a real riot to watch and very friendly.