Editing Airedale Terrier (section)

====Tail====
[[File:Wystawa Rybnik 02.10.2011 airedale terrier pl.jpg|thumbnail|This Airedale's tail is natural (undocked)]]

Traditionally the fluffy tail is long and erect. In most European countries and Australia it is illegal to [[Docking (animals)|dock]] dogs' tails unless it is for the dog's benefit (e.g., if the tail is broken). This has resulted in the emergence of a spitz tail in some dogs. Selective breeding should see this change over time and the required slightly curled tail set high on the back again become common.

In other parts of the world the Airedale's tail is commonly docked within five days of birth, but this is not considered a [[breed standard]] custom. To show an Airedale in the [[United States]], the official [[American Kennel Club|AKC]] standard states "The root of the tail should be set well up on the back. It should be carried gaily but not curled over the back. It should be of good strength and substance and of fair length."