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The distinguishing characteristics...

The Airedale is a real terrier. An active, muscular, quite compact dog without a trace of long-leggedness or extreme length of body.

Sharp in its expressions, quick in movement and in quite tensed expectation of any movement. The expression in the eyes and the position of its tail shows its true nature. Very proud, happy, brave and clever, quick in understanding, always very alert, not aggressive although fearless. The length of the shoulder of a male is 58-61 cm and of a female: 56-59 cm. This King Of Terriers leaves a big impression thanks to its dignity and its lovely brown-black coat of hard terrier-fur. A real eye-catcher when he starts moving with great strides forward and driving of the hindquarters. The tail straight up vibrating of the tention. A long, noble head with ears which fall forwards on the head. This dog is a real "attention-getter".

eyes: dark, with the typical terrier-expression ears: V-shaped, sidewards skull: long and flat back: short, strong, straight hips: long, powerful feet: small, round, well cushioned jaws: deep, powerful coat: hard, dense and wiry, not too long legs: straight with strong bones