The Airedale Terrier (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic)

The largest of the terriers, the Airedale - King of Terriers - was bred in the Aire valley of Yorkshire as a versatile working dog. In The Airedale Terrier, William Haynes sets down what every owner and breeder should know of the breed.First published in 1911, William Haynes's account sets the Airedale Terrier's history and origins alongside guidance on its points and standard, its character, and the everyday work of rearing, feeding and preparing a dog for the show ring.Long scarce in its original edition, it returns here in a faithful modern reprint for Airedale Terrier owners, breeders and breed historians.This edition features:Traces the origins and history of the Airedale Terrier.Sets out the breed's points, character and show standard.Practical notes on rearing, feeding, breeding and management.Restored from the original text and illustrations.

The largest and most versatile of the terriers, the Airedale can hunt, guard, herd, and serve as police and soldier - the King of Terriers in every sense. Holland Buckley's classic study covers the breed in full. First published in 1905, The Airedale Terrier is the work of Holland Buckley, a founder of the Airedale Terrier Club, and traces the breed's origins in the Aire valley of Yorkshire through its rise as worker and show dog. It covers buying, breeding, feeding, and showing, sets out the standard of points, and considers the breed's early champions on both sides of the Atlantic. This edition features: The breed's origins in the Aire valley of Yorkshire Practical chapters on buying, breeding, feeding, and showing The standard of points and the breed's early champions