The Airedale, the largest of the terriers, is also one of the finest all-around breeds of canine developed by man. They are strong water dogs, good hunters, excellent guard dogs and useful as guides for the blind.

Called by several names during its early forming into a breed (the Working, the Waterside and the Bingley Terrier) it finally took the name by which it is known today after being shown in 1879 at the Bingley, Yorkshire, Airedale Agricultural Society Show.

The Airedale is at its best as a house dog. Sweet in disposition, yet aloof with strangers, dependable and handsome, he makes the very best of companions.