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ladies and gentlemen gather round today
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we're diving into the wild world of
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airdale terriers now before you get all
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googly eyed thinking about adopting one
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of these Majestic beasts let me present
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to you 12 reasons why owning an airdale
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might not be the best idea buckle up
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it's going to be a bumpy ride one the
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size Factor first off let's talk about
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size airds are the largest of the
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terrier breeds standing at around 23 in
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tall and weighing anywhere from 40 to 64
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lb that's a lot of dog you think you're
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ready for that picture this you're
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walking down the street with a creature
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that could easily take you for a drag
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race if it sees a squirrel good luck
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holding on to that leash two stubborn as
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a mule next let's address their
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stubbornness Aires are known for their
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independent streak training one is like
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trying to convince a cat to take a bath
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you might get lucky on some days but
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most of the time if it's just going to
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be a battle of wills they'll look at you
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like oh you want me to sit how about I
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just stare at you instead three high
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energy levels now these dogs are bundles
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of energy they need tons of exercise
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think marathon runner levels of activity
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if you're not prepared to spend hours
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each day running around or engaging in
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vigorous play you might as well forget
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about it an airdale left to its own
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devices will turn your living room into
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a demolition Zone four the prey drive
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let's not forget their high prey drive
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these dogs were bred to hunt rats and
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other Vermin which means they have an
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instinct to chase anything that moves
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cats squirrels even your neighbor's
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garden gnome if you have pets or small
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children consider yourself warned Aires
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may see them as potential prey five
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aloofness with strangers airds can be
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aloof with strangers you might think
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you're getting a loyal family companion
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but they'll likely give your guest the
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cold shoulder imagine hosting a party
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where your dog acts like the bouncer who
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doesn't let anyone in unless they've got
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the secret password six grooming needs
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let's talk grooming Aires have that
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lovely Shaggy coat that needs regular
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grooming like weekly grooming if you
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think brushing your hair once a week is
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a chore wait until you face the task of
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keeping that fur in check it's like
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maintaining a small woolly mammoth Seven
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health issues now here's where it gets
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serious health problems aerides are
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prone to certain hereditary conditions
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like hip dysplasia and umbilical hernas
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so not only do you have to deal with
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their quirky personalities but you might
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also find yourself at the vet more often
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than you'd like eight mischievous nature
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these dogs can be downright mischievous
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they have a knack for getting into
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trouble when left unsupervised think
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digging up your garden or chewing on
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your favorite shoes an airdale without
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supervision is like giving a Todd a box
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of crayons in your living room nine
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barking and territorial Behavior Aires
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can be quite vocal and territorial if
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you live in an apartment or Close
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Quarters with neighbors prepare for some
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late night barking sessions that will
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surely make you popular or not your
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neighbors will love it when their
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peaceful evening is interrupted by your
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dog announcing every passer by 10
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socialization needs these pups require
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extensive socialization from an early
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age otherwise they may develop
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aggressive tendencies towards unfamiliar
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faces or dogs so if you're not ready to
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commit to play dates and puppy classes
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think twice before bringing one home 11
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the need for mental stimulation Aires
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are intelligent dogs that need mental
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stimulation as much as physical exercise
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otherwise they'll find ways to entertain
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themselves usually through destructive
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Behavior if you're not prepared to
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engage their minds daily prepare for
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chaos 12 the long-term commitment
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finally let's not forget that owning any
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dog is a long-term commitment Aires can
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live up to 12 to 15 years that's over a
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decade of dealing with their quirks and
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challenges are you ready for that kind
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of dedication in conclusion while
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airdale Terriers can be wonderful
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companions for the right owner someone
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who has time energy and patience they
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come with their fair share of challenges
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that might make them less than ideal for
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everyone else so before rushing out to
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adopt one of these Kings of terriers
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take a moment to consider if you're
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truly ready for the Wild Ride ahead
