10/13/2026
DID YOU KNOW…
• John Wayne's nickname: He was called "Little Duke" as a boy because he went everywhere with his Airedale, Duke. The nickname stuck for life.
• Titanic Airedale: John Jacob Astor's Airedale, Kitty, was aboard the Titanic and was lost when it sank.
• Original police dogs: Airedales were among the first breeds used for police work in Britain and Germany in the early 1900s.
• Old names: Before the breed was called "Airedale," it was known as the Waterside Terrier or the Bingley Terrier.
• Otterhound roots: The breed came from crossing an old black-and-tan terrier with the Otterhound. That's why so many Airedales love water.
• Presidential favorite: Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, and Calvin Coolidge all had Airedales. Roosevelt is often credited with saying an Airedale can do anything another dog can, and then whip that dog if needed.
If your family is looking for an amazing companion, consider the Airedale. Our family loves our 3 “ready for anything” family of Airedales!