How long does a Airedale Terrier live?

The listed lifespan for a Airedale Terrier is 11–14 years.

How tall is a Airedale Terrier?

The listed height for a Airedale Terrier is 23 in.

Is a Airedale Terrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Airedale Terrier is 3 out of 5.

When is a Airedale Terrier full grown?

The growth size band for a Airedale Terrier is up to 24 months.

Terrier Group

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier is a large dog in the Terrier Group. Adult weight is 50–70 lb, height is 23 in, and the listed lifespan is 11–14 years. AKC describes the temperament as Friendly, Courageous, Clever.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Airedale Terrier dog — Photo: Lilly M · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan11–14 years

Weight50–70 lb

SizeLarge GroupTerrier Group

Height

23 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 60 lb is about the same as the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is England. The coat is described as wiry, short, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Terrier Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 70 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Kidney Disease Screening (CHIC). These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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