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The Airedale is the undisputed King of Terriers, and this impressive courageous dog has a worldwide following. Bred primarily as a hunter, the Airedale has also been used as a police dog and as a dispatch bearer in war. In this comprehensive book of the breed, the author traces the origins of the Airedale, its development, and its spread worldwide. Also covered are all aspects of care, including exercise and dietary requirements.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #270390 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

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The Airedale is the undisputed king of Terriers, and this impressive, courageous dog has a worldwide following. Bred primarily as a hunter, the Airedale has also been used as a police dog and as a dispatch bearer in war. Out-going and confident, the Airedale makes a fine show dog, and its kind, friendly nature makes it an ideal family companion. In this comprehensive book of the breed, the author traces the origins of the Airedale, its development, and its spread worldwide. Detailed advice is given on choosing a puppy, assessing show potential, and early training. Exercise and dietary requirements are examined, and there is illustrated coverage of grooming, and coat care. The Breed Standard is analysed, and for those with ambitions of showing their Airedale, there is guidance on show training and preparation. The leading dogs in the breed are highlighted, and for the specialist, there is information on whelping and rearing a litter. Illustrated with over !
150 colour and black-and-white photographs, this is essential reading for all Airedale enthusiasts.

About the Author
Janet Huxley has kept Airedales for over 16 years, and her Robroyd kennel has a worldwide reputation for producing dogs of the highest quality. She has made up six British Champions, and many more have gained their titles overseas. Janet is a Championship judge.

Excerpted from The Airedale Terrier Today by Janet Huxley. Copyright © 2001. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Many Yorkshire people take pride in the fact that the Airedale Terrier originated in their county and, by travelling back in time, we can discover how the Airedale saw the light of day as one of the native canine breeds of Great Britain. As the Industrial Revolution progressed during the 1800s, the area around Leeds and Bradford was full of mills emitting smoke from their tall chimneys, coal mines with their shaft wheels turning, and factories sounding the day's ending with their sirens. The workers, in what little leisure time they had, centred their interests on the River Aire, because part of its course runs through those towns. The animals found in the Aire valley provided endless hours of sport, so terriers were bred to work and hunt otters, water rats, polecats, martens, weasels, rabbits, hares, badgers, ducks and moorhens. These pursuits could also prove profitable for the sporting workers, because side bets took place at the so-called 'Water Rat' matches!
. The need for the perfect dog was paramount. Owning such a champion would mean a good income for any working man. The men would work with teams of terriers and would bet a 'bob or two'. Of course, the best dog of the bunch could bring in a few shillings, or even guineas, if his owner wanted to sell the animal. The dogs were also used for late-night or early-morning hunting and poaching, bringing back much-needed food for the family cooking-pot.

Customer Reviews

The best of the best
A must book for ALL Airedale Terrier Owners, from the new owner to stalwarts of the breed. It is truly a good book covering the Airedale of Today. One that will be of relevance well into the twenty-first century. A must read for excellent advice from birth onwards. With first class photos this is a book that should be on every owner/breeder/exhibitor's bookshelf.

Howling good book!
J. Huxley's new airedale book is great and a must have for all Airedale owners, breeder, fans. Being an Airedale owner myself I have read many books on Airedales and I can say that this book ranks among the best. A true professional work!