The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-09-21
Something about the Airedale Terrier.


The Airedale Terrier is the largest
breed of terrier yet produced. 1t mas
been kept in parts of England, mostly in
the north, for the past fifty years. In the
early days of his existence he was known
as the Brigley, or Waterside terrier. The
valley of the Aire, in Yorkshire, being
the chief centre OF his popularity, it was
at last decided that he should be called
the Airedale terrier, by which name he is
nov universally known. This dog owes
his popularity to his adaptability to every
kind ofsport. He is natural hunter,
has keen nose and is easily broken to
the gun. He will do all the work OF
spaniel and can be taught to drive cattle
like a collie. AS water dog aud retriev-
er he is a first rate workman, on shore
and when hunting along the banks of a
river, there are few dogs that can equal
him, for his close, wiry jacket enables
him to withstand the effects of the wet,
while being such large dog, he is more
than match for any sort of vermin he
lNdtS biitN WIZ uONllOy dS
quick as one can wink, being almost as
rapid in their movements as a mongoose.
They will hunt rabbits with the zeal of
foXhound or beagle, tree a coon and kill
him when he drops, and to muskrats,
water ats and weasles, they are certain
death. No hole is too deep in the water
for them to follow their quarry. For
hours they will work indeiatigably and
woebetide the object of their search when |
found. In England, III addition to being |
used on yermin, they are taught to re-
trieve ducks, geese and swan, and on ac-
count of their size and strength no sea is
too rough for them when in pursuit of !
wounded wildioul. They are also easily |
broken to the gun for covert shooting, |
and where a badger is to be induced" to |
come out of his box the Airedsle either |
brings him out or is a dead dog. In point |
of disposition no dog could be possessed |
of more qualities that endear him to his |
owner. He is far from quarrelsome with
other dogs, is inclined to shun them
when at walk, yet let another dog dispute
his right TO advance he is up and at it in
moment. Then his opponent must
look TO himself, however large or strong
he may be. The Airedale's jaw, of won
derlul strength and Furnishing power,
soon does its work and he will die ere he |
turns tail. At home he is docie in the |
extreme, fond of children and good |
guardian, and obedient to a wonderful |
degree, which, coupled with an intelli- |
gence almost human, make him a most |
enjoyable companion. The Aredale |
moreover possesses another great recon- |
mendation in the eyes of many dog low
ers, this being the possession of a very
hardy constitution, which causes little |
trouble to his breeders during the earlier
stages of his career, and in this respect
he compares favorably with many other
varieties. He stands any climate and is
now established in the United States,
Canada, Australia, India and on the Con-
tinent of Europe. Altogether he is one of
the most useful dogs living and has
personality all his own.
This terrier has advanced so rapidly i'm
public favor since its introduction in
America during the year of 1897, that
record prices for the breed up TO $1,000
have been paid on several occasions,
nearly $1,000 being paid for four terriers
imported IN 1901. FAHCIER.