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Post by rick on Jan 25, 2012 8:54:46 GMT -5
Hi all My name is Rick joined on today. Had to put down the best dog i have owned yesterday to kidney failure. Female Airdale 41/2 years old I purchased her as a pup from John Houben of WV. I enjoy hunting with dogs have had beagles,walkers, still have a blackmouth cur. I do not think I can be without an airdale for very long as you guys know they are incredable dogs.
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Post by dwolf on Feb 2, 2012 21:52:14 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Rick. Some fun people on here who enjoy hunting & working & loving their airedales. WV is a great place really beautiful. Just read a cool story where golden eagle's most vital winter habitat for the neast population is WV. Sorry about your loss, it's tough stuff. cheers, www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFle2YoQwWg
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Post by pyper on Feb 28, 2012 14:58:57 GMT -5
Hi All ,I've been here before but must have got sacked for not posting-----have a dog bred by JRearthdog in England a number of years ago---live in Ireland.
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Post by hicntry on Feb 28, 2012 15:41:55 GMT -5
Welcome pyper. How are those dogs doing over there? Been a couple of years now.
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Post by pyper on Feb 29, 2012 7:27:12 GMT -5
I think the reaction to the working airedale in England was mixed although not being on the ground there I dont know what the current level of activity is--- our boy is full of mischief and wilfully diobedient and he is getting along just fine.
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Post by dwinfield10 on Mar 29, 2012 21:14:49 GMT -5
Hello All, I just registered, and this is my first post. Initially, I'm here to learn from all the posts that have been made to date. 5 years ago I got my first Airedale, and she's the best all-around dog I've ever owned. Smart, laid back while still having a little pepper to her personality, so easily trained, and God help the stranger that tries to break into the house. I got her from a farmer in Holly Springs, NC. who said his line went back 40 years or so. He used them for securing his land, killing vermin, and companionship. Anyway, I believe it was the constant utility of the line that contributed to my dog's well-rounded personality. I say this because I've met other Airedale owners over the years that complain about their dogs being high-strung and hard to train etc. I know each dog has its own personality, but as far as the breed goes I'd be interested in hearing any of your feedback on the propensity of the breed to be one way or another with respect to those things. Did I just luck out with my Airedale? Thanks in advance.
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Post by hicntry on Mar 30, 2012 22:52:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the board. I agree with your assesment of the dales. I also feel that many have lost the feeling for reading a dog, which creates most of the problems in dealing with an airedale.
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Post by totalcolour on Apr 30, 2012 12:02:09 GMT -5
Good morning everyone from a newbie. We just got our first Airedale on Friday - she is a nine month old rescue. She has had NO obedience training, but in the two and a half days we have had her she has learned; sit, down and shake (paw). She "mostly" alerts to go outside, still working on it I'm wondering about her training. I have trained many dogs and horses, but I'm thinking she might be a good dog for hunting. My husband goes dove hunting in the fall. However, he says that you can't have a hunting dog that is also a house pet. I'm wondering if this is true. I don't want her stuck outside, all year, alone, like one of my in-laws dog was kept, just so she wouldn't forget her training. I just have a hard time believing that you have to do this with a hunting dog. If this is true, then I will do some other kind of training with her. Very much appreciate everyone's input on this. Kate
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Post by frankyme on Apr 30, 2012 20:29:41 GMT -5
you can't have a hunting dog that is also a house pet. I'm wondering if this is true. Not true. Most hunting Airedales are in home pets. At 9 months I'd get some birds in front of her quick. You can always choose not to hunt her later, but if you choose to try and hunt her later and shes never seen or felt a bird in her mouth you'll likely have an up hill battle. Look up UKC HRC or AKC Spaniel test in your area and you might be able to find someone near you to help. Good luck Frank
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Post by sherman on May 3, 2012 11:06:53 GMT -5
New here, had an adopted pit bull that died of cancer back in October. I have a 5 month old staffie ( first dog I ever bought, show bred but nice dog). Also have a 12 year old rescue pit/boxer/shep (or something) mix. Craziest dog I've ever owned. She's eaten at least 5 sofas,used to chew threw crates, jumped out the window of my jeep going 40 miles per hour to chase some deer up a mountain, had extreme separation anxiety and is dog aggressive. Smartest most devoted and trainable dog I've ever owned though. Best gaurd dog also. Any ways, I've always admired a good Airedale. I have a friend who does shutzhund with American Bulldogs and Dutch Sheps. I would love to do some shutzhund work with an airedale one day. How realistic is this? How hard is it to find a suitable Airedale? I live in Va. What about Frankfaust dogs?
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Post by ed on May 3, 2012 18:52:41 GMT -5
I have a VPG 3 Airedale out German lines, where working sports for Airedales is very common. The only breeder I know doing this breeding here lives in New Hampshire. If interested PM me. They also have done PSA. Don't know anything in the last 10 years except imports and the kennel i mentioned
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Post by sherman on May 9, 2012 18:28:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the response and the pic. What a great dog. I did PM you but not sure if it sent or not
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Post by ed on May 12, 2012 8:18:54 GMT -5
Good luck with your search
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Post by remington on May 24, 2012 22:54:11 GMT -5
Hello All boarding folk, My name is John. Looking for a good all around hunter bred. I trained and hunted black mouth curs and mountain curs for coon and squirel. Like to do that and expand more fur line or prey grouse turkey and such. I live in Northeast Georgia. Don't know many people breeding airedales for hunting around here. An insights and advice will be well taken. I don't mind traveling to get a good quality bred dog either. Cheers.
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Post by stix on Jun 25, 2012 10:34:14 GMT -5
Hi there, I am Melanie and an accidental/coincidental Airedale owner. On April 22nd I was leaving work and there was a man driving a pickup with the tailgate down very slowly through the parking lot. It had two puppies in the back. Aside from the obvious (they were going to fall out if he sped up) what struck me was that the puppies were obviously very young but were both standing there looking as if they owned the truck. The story I got was that someone stuck these puppies in his truck bed while he was in the nearby Walmart and he was completely dumbfounded as what to do with them. Long story shortened, I took them home and did due diligence to see if they were reported lost or stolen in my area (southern Cal). Gave one to my best friend and kept the other. Ben and Jerry are obviously not from any show line. They went from 11 and 14 pounds 2 months ago to well over 40 pounds (probably close to 50 for Ben) and they still have all their baby teeth except the incisors. After speaking with a nice "treat dispenser" or two from the rescues and showdale crowd I pretty much figured out I was "barking up the wrong tree" as to try to understand these, obviously not labrador, dogs. Ended up calling Don and feeling like I am in the right place. Not sure what the future holds for actual work for Ben but I feel I have been given quite an incredible gift from the universe and want to make the most of it. Out of all the photos I have seen here, he most closely resembles Knightley. I will try and figure out the photo posting when I get home from work today. Can I use other sites or must it be a photobucket hosted pic? Thanks for sharing all of your information here.
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