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BREED CHARACTERISTICS Is an Airedale the Right Breed for Your Family? Do you have a sense of humor? Do you want a dog that is inventive, clever, finds each day a grand adventure, wants to supervise and help with your every activity, and is loyal and loving to those he respects? Are you looking for a buddy to join you for long walks, or hunting, backpacking, agility, canoeing, skiing, hiking, jogging? Perhaps an Airedale is for you. Is an Airedale for You? by Moondance Airedales, NC Airedales are a wonderful breed, but they are not for everyone! They have a lot of energy, get bored with repetition and they will create their own fun if it is not provided! They are intelligent, thinking dogs and require a lot of patience in training. If you take the time, you will be rewarded with a funny, loving companion. Airedale Frequently Asked Questions By Kathy Dowd and Lori Valentine (MoonDance), members of the Airedale Terrier Club of America, who work together to breed, train, and show (conformation and obedience) Airedale Terriers. History, Description, Care, Training, Puppies, Recommendations, General Health and Special Medical Problems, Hunting/Working Activities, Search and Rescue Activities, Frequently Asked Questions The Airedale Quotient (AQ) Helps you determine whether an Airedale is a dog you should consider. From the Nebraska Airedale Terrier Association. AIREDALE TERRIERS: A Comic with Heart by Chris Halvorson A slightly different version of this article was originally published in the June, 1996, issue of Dog Fancy. Article reprinted with permission of the author. Airedale Philosophy ... What "Sit" Means to an Airedale by Fran Peck Airedales rationalize and philosophize everything. AKC Airedale Terrier Breed Standard Did you know? The Airedale was one of the first breeds used for police duty in Germany and Great Britain. Read the standard and other interesting information about Airedale Terriers at the AKC web site. PERSONAL STORIES BY OWNERS OF AIREDALES Does Anyone Want an Old Dog? by Sandi Folta and Carol Walker From the Lone Star Airedale Club Turk - Protection Dog and Local Hero by Maugh Vail Rabbits Can Swim! by Lydia Ross Spencer -- Loyal Guardian by Pauline Kitching The Determination and Survival of an Airedale by Pauline Kitching My First Airedale Come read about that very special first Airedale. You can add a story about yours. Happy Endings Stories of SpaireDales who have found their forever homes. Putting the "Holly" into Hollywood by Monica Dixon An English Airedale ALMOST becomes a big Hollywood star City Dogs by Dave Morgan Dave Morgan is the current (2001) president of the Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan New York. Despite living in New York City, Dave has a serious interest in the hunting Airedale. At the 2001 Hunting/Working Nationals in Ohio, Dave's Airedale, Lancelot Lead on MacDuff, CD, out of Ch Lancelot Jason Of Kimberton (Lucia and Jorge Carballo in Pa) and Fairyland Adorable Goldina (Julio CeChristo in Argentina) earned the following titles: Jr Fur Jr Flushing Jr Retrieving Jr Versatile Sr Flushing and a place on the Joan Shea Gordon Memorial Trophy for versatile in one weekend. and The Sandhill Brown Bess Memorial (Henry Johnson) cup for high score flushing. and The Australian Sash (Jan and Peter Hatton) for outstanding achievement Pretty good for a couple of city boys. The Airedale Stories of John Van Cleave John Van Cleave was an Airedale lover and a storyteller extraordinAire. We lost him far too soon. As a tribute, fellow Airedale-L member Richard Blackwell has gathered John's posts to Airedale-L. Anyone who loves Airedales or just loves a good story will enjoy reading these. Airedale Stories from Bad Dog Chronicles Use the search function for "Airedale" and read stories of Airedale disruptions and destructions. You can even add your own gory tales! AIREDALES IN ACTION Getting Started in Agility By Lee Entzeroth Lee and her Airedale, Charlie, are members of the Lone Star Airedale Terrier Club (Texas) and compete in agility. Chula, the Flying Airedale Disc Dog Champion Rabi and Soli, the Amazing Herding Airedales The Airedale as a Service Dog by Fran Peck If you already love Airedales, they can make good service dogs. Hunting for Recognition -- ATCA Hunting Nationals Prove Airedale Ability Photos and article by Chris Halvorson The Airedale Terrier Club of America (ATCA) seeks to preserve and promote Airedale hunting abilities through and win wider recognition of the Airedale as a versatile hunting terrier. Airedales as Therapy Dogs "There is No Greater Therapy Than the Love of a Dog" by Joyce Miller Airedales around the world are taking part in therapy work with their owners. Meet an Airedale with Pull by Chris Halvorson Read an article about Airedale sled dogs AIREDALE HISTORY Ralph Lauren and Airedales The story of the Ralph Lauren interest in Airedales began in Barbados in 1985. The Airedale Terrier by Albert Payson Terhune This article was originally published in the October, 1925 issue (Vol. VI, No. 4) of Nature Magazine The Airedale Heritage From the ATCA Hunting & Working Committee Website The Airedale, a Unique Hunting Heritage Reprint from April/May 1996 Gundog Magazine, offered by the ATCA Hunting & Working Committee Website The Airedale Comeback Reprint from Petersen's Hunting Magazine, offered by the ATCA Hunting & Working Committee Website Jack - War Hero In the British War Museum is a small wooden stand . . . to the memory of Airedale Jack, a hero of the Great War. PHOTOGRAPHS OF AIREDALES Top 5 Airedales of 2000 (Canada) Top 10 Airedales of 2000 (US) Pictures to Help Identify Airedales in Shelters Great Puppy Photos by a professional photographer Airedale Puppy's First Year Monthly photographs of an Airedale puppy from birth to age one year RESCUE Airedale Terrier Club of America Rescue & Adoption Committee ATCA Rescue and Adoption Committee recognizes, supports and promotes regional and individual rescue efforts, provides information and education for those new to or interested in rescue and maintains a roster of active Rescue volunteers. Airedale Terrier Rescue & Adoption, Inc. (ATRA) Covers the Midwest Southwest Airedale Terrier (SWAT) Rescue Offering rescue and adoption services in the states of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, with support to the surrounding states. We need a few great homes for Airedales of all ages -- could yours be one of them? Sunshine Airedalers of Florida The Sunshine Airedalers of Florida is a group dedicated to finding homes for lost or abandoned Airedales. The club works with animal control units around the state and also with Airedale owners, who for one reason or another, can't keep their dogs any longer. New England Airedale Rescue In Airedale Rescue we find homes for Airedales whose previous homes have disappeared. This may happen for a wide variety of reasons: an owner becomes ill, a dog gets lost and picked up by a shelter, a family moves and is unable to take the dog along, people get divorced (or married) and move to different living arrangements, an owner's job starts to require a lot of time or travel, people have a baby and decide they can't handle a dog. Airedale Rescue & Adoption of Delaware Valley Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Southern States Airedale Rescue Group Georgia, with assistance often offered in Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina and neighboring states AireCanada Airedale Rescue in Canada FOAMF - Friends of Airedales Memorial Fund Through donations in memory of lost friends, Airedale Rescue can continue its devoted cause of saving the lives and ensuring the well-being of Airedales in distress. Woofs & Wags for Friends of Airedales A donation to this fund for a birthday, graduation, promotion, anniversary or any special event is a unique way to share your joy and show you care - not only by applauding a friend's accomplishment, but also by helping Airedales in distress. All proceeds go directly to Airedale Rescue. CLUBS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Airedale Terrier Club of America The Airedale Terrier Club of America (ATCA), founded in 1900, is the parent club of the breed in the United States and is the official spokes-organization for the breed with the American Kennel Club. Airedale Terrier Club of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Club Events, Airedale Rescue, Airedale Shopping, Club News, General News California Airedale Club (Bay Area) The CATC serves the Bay Area and its environs and has a membership of nearly 100 Airedale lovers. Members receive the bi-monthly newsletter containing show reports, breeding data, articles of interest and updates on club activities. Southern California Airedale Association SCCA, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1927. One of our club's most productive and enjoyable activities is the annual June Show and Puppy Sweepstakes. Judging is followed by a luncheon put on by the Club Members. The park-like setting at Cal State Long Beach (where the show is held) lends to a pleasant atmosphere for members and newbies to chat and learn. Our every other monthly meetings afford an opportunity for usual business and planning for our yearly show and fundraisers. In the end, as breeders, exhibitors, and members, we continue to mark out year by year, a double future and past: that of our club and that of our breed - but mostly, we hope, that of our breed, the AIREDALE TERRIER Lone Star Airedale Terrier Club The Lone Star Airedale Terrier Club (LSATC) welcomes Airedale lovers from all over Texas and Oklahoma. We have members in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, many other cities and towns across Texas and several from cities and towns in Oklahoma. Our members include everyone: breeders; exhibitors; AKC judges; trainers; companion dog owners; and people who dream of owning an Airedale -- in short, all Airedale lovers. Ohio River Valley Airedale Terrier Club Membership is open to anyone interested in Airedale Terriers whether you own one or not. Nebraska Airedale Terrier Association The Nebraska Airedale Terrier Association (NATA) was founded in the mid 1990's by a small but dedicated group of Airedale fanciers. Its primary purpose is to promote the best interests of the Airedale Terrier in the area. NATA offers a variety of resources, services, and educational opportunities to its members and interested Airedale owners. THE AIREDALE QUOTIENT (AQ) -- Helps you determine whether an Airedale Terrier is a dog you should consider Blue Ridge Airedale Club Anyone interested in conformation and/or hunting/working is welcome to join. Events take place in Virginia. For membership information, contact Sheri Smith P O Box 947 Waynesboro, Virginia 2980-0695 Email: ssmith@VAIX.NET Wisconsin Airedale Terrier Club The Wisconsin Airedale Terrier Club is an organization that has something to offer all Airedale enthusiasts...breeders, show dog and companion pet owners. Airedale E-Mail Discussion Groups Join an Airedale Discussion List to learn about Airedales or share your stories Airedale Terrier Club of the Netherlands The website of the A.T.C.N. gives all kinds of information about the Airedale Terrier within The Netherlands and abroad. Airedale Terrier Germany - Klub für Terrier (KfT) Official homepage of the German Airedale Terrier breeder in the Klub für Terrier/ VDH MISCELLANEOUS Grooming Articles Dear Jubilee An Airedale breeder answers questions about Airedales. Terrier Breeder Network Check out the Airedale section -- great pictures! Airedale Pie There are no dog bits in this pie, and it doesn't taste doggy, for sure. It does have the colours of the Airedale in the finished pie: black and tan. The Official Airedale-L Side Dish here's the carefully-guarded, secret family recipe ... a must at every Airedale gathering Books about Airedales A list of books about Airedales. Click on the links to purchase and a portion of your purchase price will be donated to Airedale Rescue. The Adventures of Io by Jude McLaughlin "A series of fluffy science fiction mystery tales, centered around a rather-too-intelligent, nanotech-modified Airedale Terrier named Io. She can talk, she has a photographic memory, and she has the logic circuits of Sherlock Holmes. About the only thing she lacks is opposable thumbs, but she does all right anyway. Her chronicler (in the spirit of Dr. Watson) is her nominal handler, a secret agent of some sort." Written by life-long Airedale owner, Jude McLaughlin The Airedales of Fighting 16 by Dale Burrier Over fifty years ago, the Airedales were fighting the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Forces in the bloody skies over the Pacific Ocean. What was an Airedale? Many of you think of the furry black and tan terrier with the beard and fierce spirit. Well, you're partly correct! The use of 'Airedale' to describe naval aviators, flight crewmen and later, any flight deck crewmen who were part of carrier operations, appears as early as 1940. How Many Airedales are Born each Year? Between 2,000 and 3,000 Airedale puppies have to find good homes every year Is Your Airedale Breeding Quality? A flowchart to help you decide Airedale Terrier Webring Over 100 sites devoted to Airedales