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.

Bred on Yorkshire’s riverbanks to face otters, snakes and even enemy fire, the Airedale has gone from the trenches of war to the hearts and homes of presidents and movie stars.

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 ...