Dog breed guide
Airedale Terrier
The Airedale has a hard, wiry coat that Dogs Victoria says does not shed, needs combing at least weekly, and needs trimming or stripping at least twice a year. It needs daily walks and is quick to learn but bored by repetition. It is described as social with dogs, adults and children when supervised.
Airedale Terrier at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 20 to 23 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 18 to 21 kg
- Size
- Medium, 10 to 25 kg
- Height
- 56 to 61 cm
- Lifespan
- 10 to 14 years
- Coat
- hard, dense and wiry, with a shorter, softer undercoat
Ratings
Petboost editorial ratings from 1 to 5, drawn from the breed standard text under Sources. A breed with no basis in the sources for a rating shows none.
- Shedding
- Grooming effort
- Energy
- Trainability
- Good with children
5 means it sheds heavily
5 means it needs the most grooming
5 means it needs a lot of exercise
5 means it learns quickly and eagerly
5 means it suits a family best
Comparisons
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Check a Airedale Terrier puppy's weightWhere a puppy sits against the breed's adult range.
- Dog age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Dogs Victoria, Airedale Terrier breed characteristics, https://dogsvictoria.org.au/choosing-a-breed/browse-all-breeds/62/Airedale-Terrier/, read 2026-10-05
- The Royal Kennel Club (UK), Airedale Terrier breed standard, https://www.royalkennelclub.com/breed-standards/terrier/airedale-terrier/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.