The King of Terriers

Airedales.

The largest of the terriers and, depending on who you ask, the most honest dog you can own. They're funny, opinionated, brave when it matters, soft when it counts. They were bred to do hard work in cold water and somehow ended up perfect for a small California ranch.

Young Airedale Terrier with a yellow daisy on top of his head

Five Airedales — an adult and four pups — sitting on stone steps — One of ours, all grown up — and the next generation looking on.

A few minutes on what it’s like to live with an Airedale.

From a Myriad family

“Everyone asks what breed he is, and those who know Airedales say he’s the handsomest one they’ve ever seen. You care about puppyhood and it shows so much in Henry.”

— Laura Travis, Henry’s mom

Our program

Small. Slow. By hand.

Jim and I breed one to two litters a year, together. Every puppy is born in the house, raised underfoot, and exposed to chickens, horses, kids, hairdryers, vacuum cleaners, the slider opening and closing all day, and the unique terror of a delivery truck. Jim does the early socialization and training — he’s the one the puppies follow around once they’re walking. By the time they go home at eight weeks, almost nothing surprises them.

Health

AKC-registered, health-tested.

Hips and elbows scored, eyes cleared annually, full DNA panel for the breed. We share results before you commit. If a litter shows anything unexpected, you'll be the first to know.

Temperament

Confident, kind, occasionally ridiculous.

Airedales should be sure of themselves without needing to prove anything. We pick our sire-dam pairings to dial that in: stable nerves, soft mouths, the sense of humor the breed is famous for, and just enough mischief to keep you honest.

What we ask

A real life for a real dog.

Airedales need a job. It doesn't have to be a hard job. A long walk, a backyard to patrol, a couch to share, kids to keep an eye on. We don't place puppies into garages, kennels, or homes that are mostly away. We'd rather you wait for the next litter.

How to buy

We sell our puppies through Good Dog.

Good Dog handles the application, the contracts, the health guarantees, and the logistics so we can spend our time with the dogs. They protect buyers and breeders both, and they've made the whole process simple. Puppies go for $3,000 with AKC limited registration, first shots, microchip, dewormings, a starter bag of the food they're used to, and a piece of their bedding so the new house smells a little bit like home for the first night.

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