A needle placed carefully on water, however, can be supported by the surface tension-the liquid responds in a way similar to a stretched membrane. Try it at home-see what you can get to float on water. One way to think of surface tension is in terms of energy. The larger the surface, the more energy there is.
The Airedale is the largest of the British terriers. They weigh 20â30 kilograms (44â66 lb) in fit condition and have a height at the withers of 58â61 centimetres (23â24 in) for males, with females slightly smaller. The American Kennel Club standard specifies a very slightly smaller dog.
A terrier is a dog of any one of many breeds or landraces of terrier type, which are typically small, wiry, very active and fearless dogs.Terrier breeds vary greatly in size from just 1 kg (2 lb) to over 32 kg (70 lb) and are usually categorized by size or function. Toy terriers: Bred down from larger terriers, these terriers are shown in the Toy or Companion group. 2  Included among these breeds are the English Toy Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier.