Airedale Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Airedale Terrier originated in Great Britain and is the largest of the Terriers, known as the 'King of Terriers' (FCI Group 3).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC size is approximately 23 inches in height at the shoulder for dogs, with bitches slightly less (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is hard, dense, and wiry, lying straight and close and covering the dog well, with a softer undercoat beneath (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head and ears are tan, the ears being a darker shade than the rest of the body (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are dark, small, and full of terrier expression, keenness, and intelligence (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is outgoing and confident, friendly, courageous, and full of character (FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The tail is set well up on the back and carried gaily but not curled over (AKC).