How to Care for an Airedale Terrier
The Airedale terrier is a great dog for a family with children and other pets. These dogs are affectionate and protective with children and are very good watchdogs. Airedales need early socialization with other dogs, as they can be dominant toward them.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Worming Medicine
- Dental Kits (for Dogs)
- Dog Beds
- Dog Bones
- Dog Brushes
- Dog Conditioner
- Dog Dishes
- Dog Flea/tick Control Medication
- Dog Food
- Dog Grooming Sprays
- Dog Leashes
- Dog Shampoo
- Dog Toys
- Dog Treats
- Nail Clippers For Dogs
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Vaccinate your Airedale terrier when you first get him, and see that he gets yearly booster vaccinations to maintain his immunity to disease. Consult with your veterinarian about flea-control products and worming your adult dog.
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Give your Airedale high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat. Crude protein should be no less than 30 percent and crude fat no less than 20 percent. The fiber content should be 4 percent or less.
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Brush your Airedale's coat daily - although they shed very little, if at all.
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Trim your dog's nails every four to six weeks, and trim the hair between his toes.
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Socialize your Airedale at an early age. Teach him to be with small children, other dogs and small animals. This breed is generally very good with children and cats, but can be rather aggressive with other dogs. Keep in mind that Airedales don't respond well to rough or forceful behavior when they're being trained.
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Learn to challenge your Airedale as you train him. This breed gets bored easily because of its high intelligence, so make training fun. If instructed to do the same task over and over in the same manner, your Airedale may not comply.
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Exercise your Airedale twice a day and be sure to give him a good run. Airedales are very energetic and make great running companions. They also like to swim and fetch.
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Be aware that Airedales are prone to certain health conditions, including hip dysplasia (a malformed ball and socket in the hip joint) and skin irritations.
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Expect to enjoy a full 12 to 14 years with your terrier, as this is the average life expectancy of an Airedale.
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Tips & Warnings
Airedales need a lot of attention and like to spend plenty of time with their families.
Contact the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (see the Related Sites) for more information about hip dysplasia.
Protect your flower beds - Airedales like to dig.
