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The Airedale Terrier is known as the “King of the Terriers” for a reason. That’s one big terrier! One of the facts about Airedale Terriers is that they are the largest dog breed in the Terrier Group.

This terrier originates from The Valley of Aire in Yorkshire, England. Black-and-tan terriers from the 1800s were originally crossed with Otterhounds for a hunting dog adept at chasing down and catching otters. This breed is intelligent and playful. They are exceptional sporting dogs, but also can serve as capable working dogs.

The British army used Airedale Terriers as messenger and military dogs during World War I. The Airedale Terrier was also one of the earliest dog breeds to be used as a police dog in Germany and in Great Britain. The Airedale was also one of the first dog breeds to be used as search and rescue dogs.

Although this dog breed was originally called the Waterside or Bingley Terrier, it became known as the Airedale Terrier in 1878. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized it in 1888 as part of the Terrier Group. They continue to be a popular show dog breed in addition to still serving a variety of working dog roles and also just being a beloved family companion.