tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842136564899097734.post2821467978631653701..comments2023-12-15T02:04:08.213-08:00Comments on meat: The dogsBruce Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10995706761794063165noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842136564899097734.post-43846681829645118842014-08-22T11:55:10.079-07:002014-08-22T11:55:10.079-07:00My first airedale was a half-shepherd half airedal...My first airedale was a half-shepherd half airedale and I loved that dog. I had to put him down because of hip displaysia at 11 years old, and that experience made a lasting impression. The next airedale I had I purchased as a purebred, (and had him examined and xrayed for any signs of hip problems) and I've bred my own since then, adding new blood every few years. <br /> Border collies can be a challenge. I don't think that most people realize just how interesting life can be with a smart dog, and border collies are the smartest I've run across. <br /> for my own uses I prefer a standard size airedale, and that's what I breed. The dogs are 50 to 60lbs, the bitch 45 to 55, and they all run every day, so they have the lean runners build with deep chests. <br /> and then when they're done runing, they're a tan and black carpet around the fireplace. <br /><br /> Bruce Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10995706761794063165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1842136564899097734.post-82709285970833345862014-08-22T07:36:22.890-07:002014-08-22T07:36:22.890-07:00Nice to see another Dog person. I'm curious if...Nice to see another Dog person. I'm curious if you chose this breed, of stumbled onto them and just added? We have four dogs, three of which are rescues. The Shepard/Malanois and the Border Collie are a herd by themselves. They love to run and chase.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202410717147326787noreply@blogger.com