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Airedale Terrier
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Height
- 56 cm
- Life expectancy
- 12 years
The Airedale Terrier is a terrier-type dog from the valley of the River Aire in West Riding, Yorkshire, England. Its recorded origin is the United Kingdom. The breed stands 56 cm, with a listed life expectancy of 12 years. It was developed from the Old English Black and Tan Terrier, Otterhound and probably other terriers.
What it is
The Airedale Terrier is a dog of the terrier type from the United Kingdom. Its roots are in the dale of the River Aire, in West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
It is also known as the Bingley Terrier and the Waterside Terrier.
Getting to know the breed
Begin with its Yorkshire origin, terrier classification and recorded size. The listed height is 56 cm, and the listed life expectancy is 12 years.
Its recorded background names the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and the Otterhound, with probably some other terrier breeds also involved.
Strengths
The Airedale is identified as the largest of the terrier breeds. Its history is tied to a specific place in England rather than a broad regional label.
It has also contributed to other breeds, including the Yorkshire Terrier. For more United Kingdom breeds, see Dog breeds from United Kingdom.
Catches
A 56 cm height makes this a substantial terrier. Someone seeking a smaller terrier should compare other options in Dog breeds.
The breed is recorded under several names, so older references may use Bingley Terrier or Waterside Terrier.
Pricing
There is no purchase price or other cost listed for this breed.
Who should skip it
Skip the Airedale if you specifically want a small terrier or a breed with a different geographic history. Compare other dog breeds before choosing.
Verdict
The Airedale suits readers looking for a large terrier with a documented Yorkshire origin and a 12-year listed life expectancy. Its aliases and recorded links to several terrier lines add useful context for breed research.
What stands out
- Origin is traced to the River Aire valley in Yorkshire, England.
- Recorded height is 56 cm.
- Listed life expectancy is 12 years.
- It is described as the largest terrier breed.
- Its history includes the Otterhound and Old English Black and Tan Terrier.
Worth knowing
- Its 56 cm height may not suit someone seeking a small terrier.
- The breed is known by the alternate names Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier.
- Its background includes several source breeds rather than one named ancestor.
Suits
- People seeking a large terrier from the United Kingdom
- Readers interested in Yorkshire breed history
Think twice if
- You want a small terrier.
- You are looking for a breed from a different region.
In short
Choose the Airedale Terrier if a United Kingdom terrier with a 56 cm recorded height fits your plans. Its history centers on the River Aire valley in Yorkshire, and its development includes the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and Otterhound. The breed is listed with a 12-year life expectancy. Consider another dog if you want a smaller terrier or a breed from a different region. The Airedale’s alternate names—Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier—can help when checking older breed references.
Questions
Where did the Airedale Terrier originate?
It originated in the valley of the River Aire, in West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Its recorded country of origin is the United Kingdom.
How tall is an Airedale Terrier?
The recorded height is 56 cm.
How long does an Airedale Terrier live?
Its listed life expectancy is 12 years.
What other names does the Airedale Terrier have?
It is also called the Bingley Terrier and the Waterside Terrier.
What breeds helped create the Airedale Terrier?
Its background names the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and the Otterhound, with probably some other terrier breeds.
Is the Airedale Terrier a terrier?
Yes. It is classified as a dog breed of the terrier type.
Which breed did the Airedale Terrier help influence?
The Airedale Terrier contributed to other breeds, including the Yorkshire Terrier.
More dog breeds from United Kingdom
Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Airedale Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Copyrighted free use · file page
- beagle — Jonatan De Geest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Border Terrier — Floris16 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bulldog — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bullmastiff — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — Mapovfille · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- collie — Karen Arnold · CC0 · file page
- Curly Coated Retriever — Mattias Agar · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- English Water Spaniel — Henry Bernard Chalon · Public domain · file page
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