Airedale Terrier puppies – Oorang Airedale Dog Training
Teddy and Tova, larger Airedales in Arizona
In this video we’re at Paloma Park in the northern end of Peoria Arizona. All dogs, especially the larger dogs need exercise and socialization so I try to get my Airedales up to the dog park a couple times per week.
Paloma Park is Peoria Arizona’s newest Park and it borders right up to the Sonoran Desert. Continue reading “Large Airedale Terriers in Arizona 360°”
This is Teddy and Tova larger Airedale Terriers here in Peoria Arizona. Both Tova and Teddy are the larger Airedale Terriers known by various names such as Oorang Airedales, Mountain Airedales and just, larger Airedales. In this animation, Teddy is about 2 1/2 years old, and Tova the is shown between three months and six months of age.
Teddy weighs about 85 pounds and Tova when she turned 26 weeks old weighed in at 52.6 pounds! I’ve had both the regular size Airedales and these larger Airedales, and I can say that as far as personality, and other characteristics of the breed, they are exactly the same. There are just Airedale lovers like myself and many others who feel that the larger Airedale is the ideal size. Now, were not taking away anything from the standard Airedale and the AKC specifications for it, but, are hoping that one day, the AKC will recognize the larger Airedale. Continue reading “Larger Airedales Arizona”
Airedale Terrier facts and opinion. Is the Airedale Terrier the ideal dog?
The Airedale Terrier gets its name from the Aire River valley, or dale, in Yorkshire where it was first bred. It was developed by crossing the Welsh terrier with the Otterhound in the mid-19th century to hunt otters and other rodents. Hounds and terriers were the dogs of choice on hunting trips in those days in England. Hounds would smell and pursue the animals, while terriers would burrow into the holes and make the final kill. Demand arose for a dog that combined the best of both the breeds, and the Airedale was born. Its talents at hunting are reflected in its strength, cleverness and boldness. It is also known as Bingley Terrier or Waterside Terrier, the latter because of its strong hunting skills across water bodies. Continue reading “Airedale Terrier Facts”