The Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier
1936

The Airedale is a very popular Terrier, especially with those who prefer a larger and more powerful type of dog. This breed took its name from the Aire Valley in Yorkshire, where it was used for otter hunting and ratting, and it became prominent less than a hundred years ago. In those days it was a heavier dog and more of a working Terrier, but careful breeding has produced the present familiar type. It is essentially a "one-man" dog, very intelligent and affectionate and an ideal guard.

1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 19 ISSUED BY GALLAHER

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier - vintage picture
1929

The Airedale, the largest of the Terrier varieties, is of comparatively recent origin, being first recognised as a distinct breed about 1850, in the district round Otley, Yorkshire. He is almost certainly a product of the old black and tan Wire-haired English Terrier and the Otterhound. The Airedale is a fine sporting dog and companion, and is very adaptable. The head and ears should be tan, the legs up to the thighs and elbows being also tan. Body colour: black or dark grizzle.
Height at shoulder, 21-23 in.
Weight: dogs about 45 lb., bitches slightly less.

1929 DOGS HEADS - No 37 in a series of 50, issued by Players

Airedale Terrier
1931

Players used the same description or a slight variation, in these cards as well

1931 DOGS - No 38 in a series of 50, issued by Players

1925 DOGS - Series of 50 No 39 issued by Players

Airedales
1925

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier - vintage picture
1937

Britain's largest terrier and a first-class guard and sporting companion. Skull long, flat and mouth level, with strong, deep powerful jaws and tight, lips. Nose black. Eyes small, dark and keen. Ears small and V-shaped Neck strong and muscular. Shoulders long and well laid back. Chest deep, not broad. Back short and strong with well-sprung ribs Forelegs straight and well boned. Hindquarters strong and muscular and let down at hock. Feet small, round and compact, Coat hard, dense and wiry Colour: tan, with darker shaded ears and dark markings on side of skull; legs up to thighs and elbows tan; body black or dark grizzle.

1937 DOGS - No 37 in a series of 50, issued by Wills

The Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

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