Health-tested Airedale Terrier stud dogs from verified owners
Known as the King of Terriers, this is the largest of the group and one of the most versatile dogs ever bred. It has hunted, herded, guarded and served in two world wars. On VerifiedStuds, every owner is identity verified, and each profile shows health results beside the fee.
$600 to $1,500+
estimated fee, while champion sires cost more
4 tests
hips, heart, eyes and kidneys
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Airedale profiles are opening now. Meanwhile, owners of health-tested show and working males can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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Claim this spotAiredale Terrier stud fees usually run from $600 to $1,500. A health-tested male with no proven litters often asks $600 to $900. However, show champions and proven hunting or working sires can ask $1,200 to $2,000.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. Larger "Oorang" type dogs and standard show dogs attract different buyers, so compare like with like. The stud fee guide explains contracts and return services.
$600 to $1,500+
Overall range (estimate): $600 to $2,000
Health-tested, unproven male: $600 to $900
Champion or proven working sire: $1,200 to $2,000
The Airedale Terrier Club of America is the AKC parent club. A stud can carry our Verified Health badge when the owner uploads the results on its recommended list:
Test
What we accept
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Heart
Cardiac exam registered with OFA
Eyes
Exam by a board-certified ophthalmologist
Kidneys
Kidney disease screening, as set out in the CHIC program
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
Hip dysplasia is the most common inherited problem in the breed. In addition, kidney disease appears in some lines, which is why the club added a urine-based screen. Skin allergies and an underactive thyroid are frequent too, although neither is on the core list. Registered results are public on the OFA website.
See our health testing guides for how each test works.
First, check his size. The standard asks for a male of about 23 inches at the shoulder. Much larger dogs exist and have their fans, yet extra size puts more load on the hips. So ask for his height and weight.
Next, look at his coat and skin. A correct coat is hard, dense and wiry, and it sheds very little when it is stripped by hand. Soft coats and itchy skin often go together. Therefore, a harsh coat on healthy skin is worth looking for.
Finally, judge his temperament. An Airedale should be bold, confident and friendly, with a sense of fun. He should stand his ground without picking fights.
The breed comes from the Aire valley in Yorkshire, where working men crossed terriers with Otterhounds to make a dog that could hunt on land and in water. The AKC describes it as friendly, clever and courageous. During the First World War, Airedales carried messages through the trenches.
At home, the breed is loyal and playful. However, it is strong-willed and needs daily exercise and steady training. As a result, it suits active owners with a sense of humor.
Airedales usually breed naturally without trouble. However, good sires are spread thinly, so chilled semen is common, and frozen semen brings in lines from Britain and Europe. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
The dog artificial insemination guide explains timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
Own an Airedale stud? List Your Stud free. The first 100 studs pay no commission on their first booking.
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How much is an Airedale Terrier stud fee?
Most owners charge $600 to $1,500. However, champions and proven working sires can ask up to $2,000. These figures are estimates.
What health tests should an Airedale stud have?
Hips, a cardiac exam, an eye exam and a kidney screen, plus a recent negative brucellosis test.
What is an Oorang Airedale?
It is a larger, heavier type bred in Ohio in the early 1900s for hunting. It is still an Airedale Terrier, not a separate breed.
Do Airedales shed?
Very little when the coat is hand-stripped. Clipped coats shed a bit more and turn softer over time.
How do I list my Airedale at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health results and photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.