BLACKIE
Blackie was one of the Arizona 19. Click
here
to read more about him.
Blackie is doing great! He is a clown -- he likes to come and poke us or jump on the bed at about 3:30 a.m.
Then, once he has us up -- he goes back to bed! We walk about 4 miles a day and he loves everyone he meets.
Some dogs don't want to have anything to do with him, but he would like to play with them all.
He is still concerned about things over his head and is always looking up. If I turn on the ceiling fans, he leaves the room.
He really has no bad habits. Well, every few months, just when I
think he's over it, I'll let him out on the deck and he'll lift his leg on the bench. I guess he was intact and
fighting for leadership of the pack for too long for him to ever get over that need to mark his territory. He would like
to dig, but it is such hard granite here that he gives up after just a little while. He's 68 lbs. now. The vet says he's fine, but not
to let him gain any more. He loves treats and can hear the rustle of paper from far, far away.
We love him a lot and feel so fortunate and lucky to have found him.
Nelly and Joe
The correct coat color of an Airedale Terrier is a black saddle, with a tan head,
ears and legs; or a dark grizzle saddle (black mixed with gray and white).
Both are acceptable in the AKC breed standard.
Because each volunteer must use their own funds when they rescue a mix, volunteers are
only able to provide limited assistance to any dog considered an Airedale mix,
including "red" and "black" Airedales. Those of us who have had personal contact
with the red and black Airedales know that other than their color, they are pure
Airedale in temperament, conformation and even non-shedding. They make great
companions and, if we could, we would help every dog that needs a new home.
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