Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #795300 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

From the Publisher
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.

From the Inside Flap
The Airedale Terrier Today 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 is an international championship judge who has owned Airedales for over 30 lyears. She is a well-known lecturer and writer for the UK's leading dog paper, Dog World.

Customer Reviews

best airedale book available today
This is the most complete Airedale book, without a lot of the extraneous general dog information found in other Airedale books. Has a good history and description of the breed as well as general care, ie for their difficult terrier coat. Good advise for first time owners and good reference for even experienced oweners.

A good general description book
As an owner of an Airedale teenager who has already searched the earth for information, I was not too chuffed by this book. What it does is offer a lot of general information which I happened to know already before purchasing this book. It certainly is a good reading material for those who do not know that much about the breed but that was not me. Yet since there is not much of book resources on Airedales, it is good to have this one than to have nothing.