Clubs.—Airedale Terrier; South of England Airedale Terrier Club.
Standard of the Airedale Terrier
Airedale Terrier Club
Head.—Long, with flat skull, not too broad between the ears and narrowing slightly to the eyes, free from wrinkle. "Stop" hardly visible, and cheeks free from fulness. Jaw deep and powerful, well filled up before the eyes, lips tight. Ears V-shaped, with a side carriage, small but not out of proportion to the size of the dog. The nose black. The eyes small, and dark in colour, not prominent, but full of Terrier expression. The teeth strong and level.
Neck.—Should be of moderate length and thickness, gradually widening towards the shoulders and free from throatiness.
Shoulders and Chest.—Shoulders long and sloping well into the back, shoulder blades flat. Chest deep but not broad.
Body.—Back short, strong and straight. Ribs well sprung.
Hind-quarters.—Strong and muscular with no droop. Hocks well let down. The tail set on high and carried gaily but not curled over the back.
Legs and Feet.—Legs perfectly straight with plenty of bone. Feet small and round with a good depth of pad.