Breed Characterization Report[6203]

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Name: Shelby Diggs ANSC 311 Breed Characterization Report Common name of Species: Dog Picture: Breed: Airedale Terrier Origin: United Kingdom, England Coloration(s) and/or Distinguishing Physical features: Black and tan with classic dense and harsh terrier hair with softer undercoat. Black saddle area with tan on legs and face. Tend to be 21-23 inches at the shoulder and around 40-65 pounds. Flat skulled and elongated snout with small eyes and a muscular squarish body. Distinguishing Performance traits: Bred to be an independent hunter for otters, vermin, rates, foxes, and martens Age at Puberty 10-11 months Number offspring born alive/weaned Average of 9 puppies per litter Conception rate (for the average dog) AI: 54.7% fresh and 39% frozen Natural: 80% Birth Weight Puppy weight should be around 5-10lbs Mature Weight Males/Females Male: 50-65lbs Female: 40-55lbs Weaning/Yearling/Pubertal Weight 30lbs around 3 months/45-65lbs full grown/45-65lbs Mature Height Males/Females Male:22-24 inches Female:22-24 inches (slightly shorter) Post Weaning Growth/Egg/Milk Production Daily milk yields of bitches averaged 964g at 19 days and 1054g at 26 days. Primary use to mankind for companion/exotic animals or role in mating system (paternal, maternal, dual) for food animals: Today we use Airedales as companion animals. Originally, they were bred and used for hunting. Genetic Goals for Breed Being large dogs bred for hunting they are prone to hip dysplasia which is something we could potentially try to breed out of the breed. Breed Association Contact information (Name, address, phone, web address) The Airedale Terrier Club of America, Inc. 9762-230th Street E, Lakeville, MN 55044. 253-292-3413: Allen Mr. Devon https://airedale.org/

Key References: https://breedingbusiness.com/how-to-breed-airedale- terriers/#:~:text=The%20average%20litter%20size%20of%20a%20healthy%20Airedale%20Terrier%20is%20nine%20puvppies . http://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/airedale-terrier#:~:text=The%20Airedale%20has%20a%20long,but%20not%20over%20the%20back . https://dpca.org/breeded/reproduction-methods-and-success-rates/ https://www. researchgate .net/publication/16473413_Lactation_in_the_Dog_Milk_Composition_and_Intake_by_Puppies#:~:text=Daily%20milk%20yields%20of%20the,223%2D224%20kcal%2F%20kg0%20 .

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