.It is that time again! Time to name the next Ancient beginnings winner! I had a lot of entries this time, so if yours was not the one randomly chosen, please just comment that you wish to be entered again, and say the name of the breed you want to enter. It’s all the luck in the draw eventually your number will come up. If you want to be entered you MUST tell me you WANT TO BE ENTERED and the BREED of the dog you are entering! Remember you can also enter a cat breed or mixed breed (you just have to tell me which one to enter)!
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That’s right the lovely Airedale Terrier submitted by Ruby the Airedale on behalf of the Ruby…..the Airedale!
Ruby is a lovely dog, who is always up for anything and everything. She gives the Airedale’s a very good and positive
name. If you would like to visit her please visit her link above or click on one of the pictures below of Ruby herself!
To you I award this badge/award……
It is well received that the first Airedale was born into none other than the
valley known at Airedale in the UK. They were created into what they are
today, by being related to the Otterhoud and none other than the Welsh terrier, and a breed called the Bull and terrier. In the nineteenth century (1800′s) regular sporting event’s took place along the Aire river, where the main catch was large river rats. Terriers, of course were known for being fearless and going wherever their prey goes. Unlike other sporting dogs, and hounds who used their noses, or excellent “stalk and chasing abilities” terriers were great for running into a burrow or hideout- because
they were small and fearless- at getting the desired prey out. Though the
Airedale in particular, did not excel at this being a little larger, they were amazing in
the way that they weremore hardy than a regular terrier because of their larger size, and
because of their hound heritage were great scent dogs…and water dogs, perfect for catching these rats.
The terrier became even more popular when all their multi-purpose abilities were realized. Not only could they hunt well but they could retrieve, protect and guard, making them a valued edition to many farmers.
They were officially recognized by the AKC in 1886, as their present name, though they were known to also being called the Waterside terrier and the Bingley terrier before. The first Airedale to come to America was named Bruce in 1881.
They also had a prestigious place in World war 1, known for carrying messages behind enemy lines to soldiers, the red cross also used them in finding injured soldiers. A Airedale Jack lived up to his courageous and determined name as he ran through half a mile of enemy fire. He arrived at headquarters with a broken jaw and badly splintered leg, and died
but only a minute after he made it to his destination. In 1906, again in the UK, the Airedale’s became police dogs because of their intelligence, scent, and low-maintenance appeal. Though the UK and USA, were not the only countries that recognized these dogs great abilities. Russia in 1904, trained a handful of these dogs to take the wounded away from the battlefield.
After the World War 1, the popularity of the Airedale increased as they gained notoriety from it as being fearless and courageous.
Now for some interesting facts. Did you know that two Airedale’s were lost aboard the Titanic, each belonging to very prestigious men, Colonel John Jacob Astor , and a man named Mr.Carter, who is one of the few families known to survive.
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