Airedale Terrier dogs are often called the "king of terriers". The Airedale Terrier, often shortened to Airedale, is the largest of all the terrier breeds. They are actually referred to as the “king ...

Meet the breed that people call ‘The King of Terriers’— the largest dog of the terrier group. The Airedale Terrier is a powerful, loyal, and intelligent breed with an interesting and storied history.

In the valley of the River Aire in the West Riding of Yorkshire, mid-19th-century mill workers needed a dog that could tackle river rats, otters and anything else that crept along the waterside. Thus ...